Which society did Hugh James become a member of in 1785?
British Medical Society
Royal Scottish Society
American Philosophical Society
Jamaican Historical Society
Answer
The American Philosophical Society was founded in 1743 by Benjamin Franklin. It is a non-profit organization that promotes the advancement of science and the humanities. Hugh James was a Scottish surgeon and naturalist who became a member of the society in 1785. He was interested in the natural history of North America and published a number of papers on the subject.
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