Record

RefNoMS/790/185
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Browne Willis, Whaddon [near Fenny Stratford, Buckinghamshire], to Martin Folkes, Queen's Square, Ormond Street, London
CreatorWillis; Browne (1682 - 1760); British antiquary and politician
RecipientFolkes; Martin (1690 - 1754); antiquary and natural philosopher
Date21 April 1742
DescriptionWillis sends his regards to the Fellows of the Society and to Dr Mead. An acquaintance of Dr Mead dined with Willis and invited him to the quarter sesssion but he will not go. He will next go to Oxford for four or five days and will see Folkes there or on returning to town. Discusses the recent acquistion of a 1602/3 sixpence which he hopes to coroborate against Folkes collection, and the absence of coinage dating to 1558, 1559 and 1560. He notes that the need to mint shillings, browns and half crowns would not have been grate given how many were struck in the reign of Edward VI.
Willis has a good collection of Elizabethan shillings and very good examples of Henrys VII and VIII, one with 'civity Londonia' on the reverse. He goes on to enumerate other highlights of his collection, including; shillings and sixpence of Philip and Mary, Edward VI shilling. Mentions other individuals with fine coin collections: The Duke of Bridgewater, Mr Grainger, Captain Bootles, Mr Thoresby whose son is rector at Newington. Hopes to hear from Folkes before he goes to Oxford, where Willis has donated some of his coins and will give the rest.

Adds a note about the Elizabehan 3 halfpenny of 1572.

Endorsed on verso 23rd April 1742 'answered'.
Extent4p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA8378Folkes; Martin (1690 - 1754); antiquary and natural philosopher1690 - 1754
Add to My Items

    Collection highlights

    Browse the records of some of our collections, which cover all branches of science and date from the 12th century onwards. These include the published works of Fellows of the Royal Society, personal papers of eminent scientists, letters and manuscripts sent to the Society or presented at meetings, and administrative records documenting the Society's activities since our foundation in 1660.

    The Royal Society

    The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of
    the world's most eminent scientists and is the
    oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.
    Registered charity number 207043

    Website design ©CalmView



    CONTACT US

    + 44 207 451 2500
    (Lines open Mon-Fri, 9:00-17:00. Excludes bank holidays)

    6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG

    Email Us →

    SUBSCRIBE

    Subscribe to our newsletters to be updated with the
    latest news on innovation, events, articles and reports.

    Subscribe →

    © CalmView