Record

RefNoEC/1739/05
Previous numbersCert I, 138; A06556
LevelItem
TitleCleland, Archibald: certificate of candidature to the Royal Society
Date14 March 1739
CitationMr Archibald Cleland, Surgeon to General Wades Regiment of Horse now residing in London
This Gentleman who is well versed in Natural knowledge, particularly in Anatomy & hath Invented Several new Instruments for the Improvement of Chirurgery, some of which have been Shewn to the Royal Society, is desirous to become a member thereof, and is accordingly recommended by us for a Candidate, being a Person, who we think will be a very Usefull Member
ProposersAlexr Stuart; James Douglas; Martin Folkes; John Hamilton; Hans Sloane; Cromll Mortimer; J T Desaguilliers
NotesUnsuccessful candidate. It is noted on the certificate that he was 'Ballotted and rejected' on 7 June 1739
AccessStatusOpen
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Cleland, Archibald: certificate of candidature to the Royal Society

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