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RefNoMS/790/11
LevelItem
TitleLetter from William Bentinck, 2nd Duke of Portland, Whitehall, to Martin Folkes
Date26 April 1743
DescriptionHis wife has heard a great deal about the polypes [hydra] which were sent to Folkes from Holland. Being naturally curious, she has asked to beg Folkes's company at dinner next Friday, and would like Folkes to bring some of these insects so that they may see some experiment tried upon them.
Extent1p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionOn paper
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA519Bentinck; William (1708 - 1762); 2nd Duke of Portland1708 - 1762
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