| RefNo | MS/790/24 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Alexis Claude Clairaut, Paris, to [Martin Folkes] |
| Creator | Clairaut; Alexis Claude (1713 - 1765); mathematician and astronomer |
| Recipient | Folkes; Martin (1690 - 1754); antiquary and natural philosopher |
| Date | 5 September 1742 |
| Description | Expressing his satisfaction after receiving word that the King had selected Folkes to fill the place of foreign associate, or member, of the Academy [Academie des Sciences], in the place left vacant by the death of Edmond Halley. It is not only because he is attached to the interests of the Academy that he is pleased by this new acquistion. |
| Language | French |
| Extent | 3p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8170 | Clairaut; Alexis Claude (1713 - 1765); mathematician and astronomer | 1713 - 1765 |
| NA8378 | Folkes; Martin (1690 - 1754); antiquary and natural philosopher | 1690 - 1754 |