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RefNoEC/1826/07
Previous numbersCert VII, 182; A57234
LevelItem
TitleWilson, William Rae: certificate of election to the Royal Society
DescriptionNote on election certificate: '26 Negatives, 38 Affirmatives'.
CitationWilliam Rae Wilson of Kelvinbank in the County of Lanerk North Britain FSA, who is well versed in several branches of science, and has made for nearly 20 years past extensive travels in Foreign parts; being desirous to become a Member of the Royal Society, WE whose names are underwritten do from personal Knowledge of W Rae Wilsons merits, recommend him as highly deserving of that honor, and who is likely to prove a useful and Valuable Member
ProposersTorrington; Robert Nixon; James Mangles; Anthy Carlisle; J Sewell; Benjamin Hobhouse; George Pearson MD
AccessStatusOpen
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Wilson, William Rae: certificate of election to the Royal Society

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