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RefNoMS/790/103
LevelItem
TitleLetter from John Montagu [2nd Duke of Montagu], to Martin Folkes
CreatorMontagu; John (1690 - 1749); 2nd Duke of Montagu
RecipientFolkes; Martin (1690 - 1754); antiquary and natural philosopher
Date[1743]
DescriptionAsks for ‘Mr Tramblay’s account of the Polipus’ [Abraham Trembley on polyps]. He wishes to make a copy to show the Duchess of Montagu [Lady Mary Montagu nee Churchill], if Folkes thinks this is proper.
Extent1p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
RelatedMaterialPolyp papers by Tembley appeared in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society in 1743, 1744 and 1747.
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA7805Montagu; John (1690 - 1749); 2nd Duke of Montagu; courtier, colonial governor and philanthropist1690 - 1749
NA8378Folkes; Martin (1690 - 1754); antiquary and natural philosopher1690 - 1754
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