| RefNo | L&P/2/48 | 
| Level | Item | 
| Title | Letter, 'The aurora borealis of Feb 16' from John Martyn to Martin Folkes | 
| Date | 21 February 1750 | 
| Description | Subject: Astronomy 
 Published in Philosophical Transactions, as 'A letter from John Martyn, M. D. Prof. Botan. Cantab. & F. R. S. to the President, concerning an Aurora Borealis seen february 16. 1749-50'
 
 Read 22 February 1750
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| Extent | 3p | 
| Format | Manuscript | 
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper | 
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making | 
| AccessStatus | Open | 
| RelatedMaterial | DOI: 10.1098/rstl.1749.0067 | 
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates | 
| NA8396 | Martyn; John (1699 - 1768) | 1699 - 1768 | 
| NA8378 | Folkes; Martin (1690 - 1754); antiquary and natural philosopher | 1690 - 1754 |