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RefNoMS/790/94
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Thomas Miles, Worcester, to Martin Folkes, The Royal Society's House in Crane Court
CreatorMiles; Thomas (- 1767); Church of England clergyman
RecipientFolkes; Martin (1690 - 1754); antiquary and natural philosopher
Date1 February 1742
DescriptionRegarding payment [of his Royal Society fees?]. Will have the money brought directly to Folkes address. He believes £5 will discharge his debt but asks if this includes thea rrrears for the weeks since MIchelmas 1740. Congratulates Folkes on his promotion to the Presidentship of the Royal Society. Adds that Chancellor Dr Byrche has died that day of gout in his stomach.
Extent2p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA3211Miles; Thomas (- 1767); clergyman - 1767
NA8378Folkes; Martin (1690 - 1754); antiquary and natural philosopher1690 - 1754
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