| RefNo | MS/391/172 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Power of deputy, issued by Sir John Pringle, President of the Royal Society, to Sir James Burrow |
| Date | 21 December 1775 |
| Description | Authorising Sir James Burrow, to act on behalf of Sir John Pringle, as a Vice-President of the Royal Society.
Commencing: 'Whereas His late Majesty King Charles the second, by His Letters Patent...' and continuing 'Now I Sir John Pringle Bart., at this time President of the Royal Society, by virtue of the Powers and Authorities aforesaid, do by these presents nominate and appoint Sir James Burrow Knt., being one of the present Council of the said Royal Society, my Deputy in the said Office of President...'
Signed 'John Pringle P.R.S.' and sealed by him. Sealed and delivered in the presence of John Robertson. With an embossed stamp for two shillings and sixpence. |
| Extent | 2p. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | On paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA3290 | Burrow; Sir; James (1701 - 1782); natural philosopher and legal reporter | 1701 - 1782 |