Benjamin Franklin to Edward Hussey Delaval, May 17, 1759

[17 May 1759.]

Edward Delaval M.A and Fellow of Pembroke Hall in Cambridge, 5 being personally known to us, and desirous of being elected into the Royal Society, we recommend him as a Gentleman extremely well qualify’d to become a valuable Member.

Francis Blake 6 B Franklin B: Wilson 7

17 May 1759.

1 May 24.

2 — 31.

3 June 14.

4 — 21.

5 — 28.

6 July- 5.

7 Novr.- 8.

8 — 15.

9 — 22.

10 — 30.

Decr. 6. Ballotted and Elected