| RefNo | MS/790/103 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from John Montagu [2nd Duke of Montagu], to Martin Folkes |
| Creator | Montagu; John (1690 - 1749); 2nd Duke of Montagu |
| Recipient | Folkes; Martin (1690 - 1754); antiquary and natural philosopher |
| Date | [1743] |
| Description | Asks 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. |
| Extent | 1p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedMaterial | Polyp papers by Tembley appeared in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society in 1743, 1744 and 1747. |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA7805 | Montagu; John (1690 - 1749); 2nd Duke of Montagu; courtier, colonial governor and philanthropist | 1690 - 1749 |
| NA8378 | Folkes; Martin (1690 - 1754); antiquary and natural philosopher | 1690 - 1754 |