| RefNo | MS/790/17 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from James Burrow to [Martin Folkes] |
| Creator | Burrow; Sir; James (1701 - 1782); natural philosopher and legal reporter |
| Date | 3 December 1743 |
| Description | He will take the first opportunity of enquiring after a proper maker of the manufacture [of condoms] so that Folkes may lay in sufficient stock for price and quality. Meanwhile. Burrow sends a small quantity in a parcel under cover of 'our Reverend Brother Assemani' to deflect suspicion. He wishes Folkes 'Success in your new Profession: And the rather, because if you should meet with Misfortunes wch. might require a Commission of Bankruptcy to be taken out agt. you, you may happen to be described at the Tail of a Gazette, by the Appellation of Martin Folkes, Chapman & Dealer in C-----s.' |
| Extent | 3p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA3290 | Burrow; Sir; James (1701 - 1782); natural philosopher and legal reporter | 1701 - 1782 |
| NA8378 | Folkes; Martin (1690 - 1754); antiquary and natural philosopher | 1690 - 1754 |