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Copy letter sent to W.Colbeck re. news of expedition DUNIH 1.550

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Copy letter sent to W.Colbeck re. news of expedition

Letter (photocopy), from Robert Falcon Scott to William Colbeck, written onboard the Discovery and dated 10/2/1904. The letter relates to news of the expedition and a copy of the arrangements in case they have to leave the Discovery behind. Belonging to a collection of papers associated with William Colbeck, Captain of the "Morning", which made two trips to Antarctica as a relief vessel for the "Discovery" during the British National Antarctic Expedition 1901-1904.

Number: DUNIH 1.550
Name: Copy letter sent to W.Colbeck re. news of expedition
Date: 1904-02-10
Maker: Scott, Robert Falcon, Captain
Location: In Store