| Reference number | EL/B3/24 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | John Bates to Hans Sloane |
| Creator | Bates; John (fl 1731) |
| Date | 1731 |
| Description | Autograph letter asking the Royal Society for a monetary contribution
On the reverse is a note stating that no regard was to be given to this letter because Bates was ignorant of the rudiments of astronomy |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 1 side |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Access status | Open |
| URL description | Also available on Early Modern Letters Online |
| URL | http://emlo.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/profile/work/a6bb0649-fa95-4e76-9662-a98e8dd50e79 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA8406 | Sloane; Sir; Hans (1660 - 1753); physician and collector | 1660 - 1753 |