| RefNo | MS/391/126 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Power of deputy, issued by James Burrow, President of the Royal Society, to James West |
| Date | 8 November 1768 |
| Description | Authorising James West, to act on behalf of James Burrow, 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 James Burrow Esquire, at this time President of the Royal Society, by virtue of the Powers and Authorities aforesaid, do by these presents nominate and appoint James West Esquire, being one of the present Council of the said Royal Society, my Deputy in the said office of President...'
Signed 'James Burrow P.R.S.' and sealed by him. Sealed and delivered in the presence of John Robertson and Thomas Hughes. 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 |
| NA240 | West; James (1703 - 1772); politician and antiquary | 1703 - 1772 |