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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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In Williamsburg, a Philosophical Society of 100 members is established under the Governor's patronage to advance useful knowledge in the colony. Elected officers include John Clayton as President, John Page of Rosewell as Vice President, Rev. Samuel Henley as Secretary, St. George Tucker as Assistant Secretary, and David Jameson as Treasurer.
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We hear that a Philosophical Society, consisting of one Hundred Members, is established under the Patronage of His Excellency the Governor, for the Advancement of useful Knowledge in this Colony, of which the following Gentlemen were elected Officers for the Year ensuing: John Clayton, Esq; Author of the Flora Virginica, President; John Page of Rosewell, Esq; Vice President; the Reverend Samuel Henley, Professor of Moral Philosophy, Secretary; Mr. St. George Tucker, Assistant Secretary; David Jameson, Esq; Treasurer.
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Williamsburg
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May 13.
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society established with 100 members; officers elected for the ensuing year.
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A Philosophical Society consisting of one Hundred Members is established under the Patronage of His Excellency the Governor, for the Advancement of useful Knowledge in this Colony. The following Gentlemen were elected Officers: John Clayton, Esq; Author of the Flora Virginica, President; John Page of Rosewell, Esq; Vice President; the Reverend Samuel Henley, Professor of Moral Philosophy, Secretary; Mr. St. George Tucker, Assistant Secretary; David Jameson, Esq; Treasurer.