Reference number | MM/1/31 |
Level | Item |
Title | Further notes by Sir Joseph Banks on the dispute in the Royal Society re Dr Charles Hutton |
Date | c.1784 |
Description | Notes recording a meeting at the Royal Society relating to Hutton's dismisal as Foreign Secretary.
Hutton was charged with neglecting his duties as Foreign Secretary, in not replying to letters from Foreign Members.
Following Hutton's resignation, Banks's Presidency came under criticism from supporters of Hutton. |
Extent | 8 sides |
Format | Manuscript |
Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | Name | Dates |
NA8116 | Banks; Sir; Joseph (1744 - 1820); naturalist | 1744 - 1820 |
NA6230 | Hutton; Charles (1737 - 1823) | 1737 - 1823 |