Record

RefNoRSC/5/1/1
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Joseph Colebrooke, Budge Row, to [Daniel] Solander
CreatorColebrooke; Joseph (d.1775); British apothocary and antiquary
RecipientSolander; Daniel (1733-1782); Swedish botanist
Date1 August 1774
DescriptionHe sends the menu for a dinner of the Royal Society Club held on 28 July 1774, with an accompanying volume to show how it should be entered into the 'red book'. He notes the candidacy of Sir Lucius O'Brien, who should be proposed by a member other than Dr Huck. Colebrooke hopes that Solander will enjoy his new office.

Endorsed: '1774 J. Colebrooke to Dr Solander'.
Extent3p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA8175Colebrooke; Josiah (- 1775) - 1775
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