THE CHARTER 



OF THE 



British Association for the Advancement of Science 



GEORGE THE FIFTH by the Grace of God, 

 of Great Britain, Ireland and the British 

 Dominions beyond the Seas, King, Defender 

 of the Faith, Emperor of India : 



To all to whom these Presents shall come. 

 Greeting ! 



TllUbereaS in the year One thousand eight hundred and 

 thirty-one a Voluntary Association known as the British 

 , Association for the Advancement of Science was formed to 

 give a stronger impulse and a more systematic direction to 

 scientific inquiry ; to promote the intercourse of those who 

 cultivate Science in different parts of the British Empire 

 with one another and with foreign philosophers ; to obtain 

 more general attention for the objects of Science and the 

 removal of any disadvantages of a public kind which impede 

 its progress : 



Hn& Mbereas the said Voluntary Association hath 

 through its duly authorised Officers petitioned Us for a 

 Charter of Incorporation such as is in and by these Presents 

 granted : 



Htlt) MbereaS We are minded to comply with the 

 prayer of such petition : 



IROW, 'Q;berefOre, We, by virtue of Our Royal Pre- 

 rogative in that behalf, and of all other powers enabling Us 

 so to do of Our Special Grace, certain knowledge, and mere 

 motion do hereby, for Us, Our Heirs, and Successors, will, 

 grant, direct, appoint, and declare to the said Voluntary 

 Association as follows ; — 



