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RefNoMS/790/87
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Benjamin Martin, Wicomb, to Martin Folkes
CreatorMartin; Benjamin (1705-1782) lecturer and instrument maker
RecipientFolkes; Martin (1690 - 1754); antiquary and natural philosopher
Date22 December 1741
DescriptionHas received letters from Folkes and from Sir Hans Sloane. The latter said he would show Martin's second letter [regarding his wish to become a Fellow] to the Society, Martin hopes it will be better received. He asks that his name not be put to ballot for Fellowship unless there is a 'pretty certain' chance of a favourable outcome as he feels to fail would be a 'fatal event'. Martin will comply with all membership rules, requirements and subscription fees. Martin will call on Folkes before he moves to reading in five weeks.
Extent3p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
RelatedMaterialRegarding Benjamin Martin's pursuit of Fellowship and associated corresondence see: Millburn John R. 1973 Benjamin Martin and the Royal SocietyNotes Rec. R. Soc. Lond.2815–23 http://doi.org/10.1098/rsnr.1973.0003. The article includes a full transcript of this letter as well as other related correspondence.
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA8378Folkes; Martin (1690 - 1754); antiquary and natural philosopher1690 - 1754
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