Record

RefNoMS/790/160
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Giovanni Poleni, to Martin Folkes
CreatorPoleni; Giovanni (1683-1761); Italian Marquis, astronomer, mathematician and physicist
RecipientFolkes; Martin (1690 - 1754); antiquary and natural philosopher
Date4 June 1733
DescriptionRefers to some books from the library of "Chevalier Moivraei" [Abraham de Moivre?] proponent of Newton. Poleni writes that he is an enthusiastic mathematican but wishes his public office left him more silence for study. He thanks Folkes for his generosity to himself and his friends.
LanguageLatin
Extent2p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA2829Poleni; Giovanni (1683 - 1761); Marquis1683 - 1761
NA8378Folkes; Martin (1690 - 1754); antiquary and natural philosopher1690 - 1754
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