| RefNo | MS/859/2/37 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter of appointment by Humphry Davy, nominating Charles Hatchett as Deputy President of the Royal Society |
| Creator | Davy; Sir Humphry, baronet (1778-1829); British chemist and inventor |
| Recipient | Hatchett; Charles (1765-1847); British chemist |
| Date | 7 December 1820 |
| Description | Commencing: 'Whereas his late Majesty King Charles the Second by his Letters Patent, bearing date the eighth day of April in the twenty first year of his reign did give and grant unto the President of the Royal Society....authority to nominate and appoint one of the Council...to be his Deputy...'. Signed and sealed by Davy and witnessed by Stephen Lee. |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8200 | Davy; Sir; Humphry (1778 - 1829); chemist | 1778 - 1829 |