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Letter to Colbeck re. award for Antarctic services DUNIH 1.094

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Letter to Colbeck re. award for Antarctic services

Letter, from Sir Clements Markham (President of the Royal Geographical Society) to William Colbeck, 21, Eccleston Square, SW., dated 28/4/1901 and written on Markham crested paper. Markham writes to inform Colbeck that the society is to honour him with an award for his services to Antarctica. 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 1.094
Name: Letter to Colbeck re. award for Antarctic services
Date: 1901-04-28
Maker: Markham, Clements, Sir
Location: In Store