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Letter, from John Bates to Hans Sloane

Reference number: EL/B3/24

Date: 01 January 1731

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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

Reference number
EL/B3/24
Earliest possible date
01 January 1731
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1 page
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Manuscript
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John Bates

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John Bates, Letter, from John Bates to Hans Sloane, 01 January 1731, EL/B3/24, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/el_b3_24/letter-from-john-bates-to-hans-sloane, accessed on 18 January 2026

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