| RefNo | EC/1746/22 |
| Previous numbers | Cert I, 309; A04552 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | MacFarlane, Alexander: certificate of election to the Royal Society |
| Date | 19 February 1747 |
| Description | Underneath the citation is an additional paragraph, running as follows:
'The Gentleman above mentioned having been besides what I have understood from others, Strongly recommended by the Honble Mr Legge, I hereby not only Set my own Name but also testify his desire to have Subscribed had he been present. Martin Folkes' |
| Citation | Mr Alexander Macfarlane of Jamaica
A Gentleman well versed in Philosophical & Mathematical Learning, who has the Valuable collection of Astronomical Instruments which was carried over there by Mr Colin Campbell a member of this Society, in order to make Observations, to complete the Catalogue of the Southern Constellations, We whose names are underwritten, being either personally acquainted with him, or believing from his Character that he will be a usefull and valuable correspondent do recommend him as every way qualified to be a member of this Society |
| Proposers | Jams Short; Alexr Ouchterlony; Richd Graham; Peter Davall; James Burrow |
| AccessStatus | Open |
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA7222 | MacFarlane; Alexander (1702 - 1755); merchant | 1702 - 1755 |