Letter 0659

James Hay to Hans Sloane – December 19, 1700


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Date: December 19, 1700
Author: James Hay
Recipient: Hans Sloane

Library: British Library, London
Manuscript: Sloane MS 4038
Folio: ff. 107-108



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Hay introduces himself as someone who has never met Sloane. Mr Modee died and left a significant collection of Greek and Latin books. Modee’s executors wish to sell the books, but will only sell the collection if someone takes it in its entirety. Hay wants to know if Sloane is interested.




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