| RefNo | MS/790/100 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from John Montagu [2nd Duke of Montagu], Boughton, [Northamptonshire], to [Martin Folkes] |
| Creator | Montagu; John (1690 - 1749); 2nd Duke of Montagu |
| Recipient | Folkes; Martin (1690 - 1754); antiquary and natural philosopher |
| Date | 9 September 1742 |
| Description | Congratulates Folkes on being elected to the Fench Academy [Académie des Sciences]. Does not yet have plans for the new works at Dunkirk but will give them to Mrs [Mary] Senex to publish when he does. Asks Folkes to order him an ‘alarum’ [alarm clock] which he can travel with, and to send instructions with it. |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA7805 | Montagu; John (1690 - 1749); 2nd Duke of Montagu; courtier, colonial governor and philanthropist | 1690 - 1749 |
| NA8378 | Folkes; Martin (1690 - 1754); antiquary and natural philosopher | 1690 - 1754 |