Letter 0923

Hugo Hughes to Hans Sloane – May 28, 1704


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Date: May 28, 1704
Author: Hugo Hughes
Recipient: Hans Sloane

Library: British Library, London
Manuscript: Sloane MS 4039
Folio: ff. 303-304



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Hughes desires a correspondence with Sloane after having spoken about him with Dr Sherard as the latter passed through Vienna. Hughes has heard of Sloane’s coins, medals, and book collection. He encloses a synopsis of an elaborate piece for the Royal Society’s consideration.




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