. The work and position of the metallurgical chemist; also references to Sheffield and its place in metallurgy . BENJAMIN FRANKLIN 17C6-1790 CHARLES DARWIN 1809-1883 Philadelphia, was, in 1753, awarded the Copley Medal, the highesthonour of the Royal Society. In making the presentation, thePresident said : This mark of distinction is doubly due toMr. Franklin ; it is due to him as a Philosopher it is due to himas a man. His public spirit, his modesty, goodness, and bene-volence have long been conspicuous and the effect of them longfelt in the Country where he resides. Three years afterwards,th
. The work and position of the metallurgical chemist; also references to Sheffield and its place in metallurgy . BENJAMIN FRANKLIN 17C6-1790 CHARLES DARWIN 1809-1883 Philadelphia, was, in 1753, awarded the Copley Medal, the highesthonour of the Royal Society. In making the presentation, thePresident said : This mark of distinction is doubly due toMr. Franklin ; it is due to him as a Philosopher it is due to himas a man. His public spirit, his modesty, goodness, and bene-volence have long been conspicuous and the effect of them longfelt in the Country where he resides. Three years afterwards,that is, on April 29th, 1756, Franklin was elected a visiting England in 1766, Franklin was curious to see howpersons were admitted to the Society. He inspected his ownCertificate and said this was worded very advantageously forme, and signed by Lord Macclesfield, then President; LordParker ; and Lord Willoughby. His name was entered on theList with a vote of Council that he was not to pay any entrance fee. In 1767 an unusual course was taken, and a great complimentpaid, in asking him to appear be
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