Record

RefNoMS/790/161
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
Date1 June 1737
DescriptionPoleni has not received a letter from Folkes. He hopes that Folkes will visit Italy again as it would bring him great joy. Recommends to Folkes "Franciscum Bercium". Offers his service to Folkes and asks that he continue his kindness to Poleni's friend.
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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