| RefNo | MS/790/160 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Giovanni Poleni, to Martin Folkes |
| Creator | Poleni; Giovanni (1683-1761); Italian Marquis, astronomer, mathematician and physicist |
| Recipient | Folkes; Martin (1690 - 1754); antiquary and natural philosopher |
| Date | 4 June 1733 |
| Description | Refers to some books from the library of "Chevalier Moivraei" [Abraham de Moivre?] proponent of Newton. Poleni writes that he is an enthusiastic mathematican but wishes his public office left him more silence for study. He thanks Folkes for his generosity to himself and his friends. |
| Language | Latin |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA2829 | Poleni; Giovanni (1683 - 1761); Marquis | 1683 - 1761 |
| NA8378 | Folkes; Martin (1690 - 1754); antiquary and natural philosopher | 1690 - 1754 |