| RefNo | MS/391/127 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Power of deputy, issued by James West, President of the Royal Society, to George Lewis Scott |
| Date | 15 December 1768 |
| Description | Authorising George Lewis Scott, to act on behalf of James West, 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 West Esquire, at this time President of the Royal Society, by virtue of the Powers and Authorities aforesaid, do by these presents nominate and appoint George Lewis Scott Esquire, being one of the present Council of the said Royal Society, my Deputy in the said office of President...'
Signed 'J. West Prt.' and sealed by him. Sealed and delivered in the presence of John Robertson and Charles Mason. 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 |
| NA910 | Scott; George Lewis (1708 - 1780) | 1708 - 1780 |