| RefNo | MS/790/87 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Benjamin Martin, Wicomb, to Martin Folkes |
| Creator | Martin; Benjamin (1705-1782) lecturer and instrument maker |
| Recipient | Folkes; Martin (1690 - 1754); antiquary and natural philosopher |
| Date | 22 December 1741 |
| Description | Has received letters from Folkes and from Sir Hans Sloane. The latter said he would show Martin's second letter [regarding his wish to become a Fellow] to the Society, Martin hopes it will be better received. He asks that his name not be put to ballot for Fellowship unless there is a 'pretty certain' chance of a favourable outcome as he feels to fail would be a 'fatal event'. Martin will comply with all membership rules, requirements and subscription fees. Martin will call on Folkes before he moves to reading in five weeks. |
| Extent | 3p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedMaterial | Regarding Benjamin Martin's pursuit of Fellowship and associated corresondence see: Millburn John R. 1973 Benjamin Martin and the Royal SocietyNotes Rec. R. Soc. Lond.2815–23 http://doi.org/10.1098/rsnr.1973.0003. The article includes a full transcript of this letter as well as other related correspondence. |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8378 | Folkes; Martin (1690 - 1754); antiquary and natural philosopher | 1690 - 1754 |