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Re the presentation of Polar awards DUNIH 1.104

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Re the presentation of Polar awards

Letter, from Sir Clements Markham (President of the Royal Geographical Society) 21 Eccleston Square S.W. to William Colbeck, dated 3/05/1901 and handwritten on Markham crested paper. The letter concerns the presentation of a polar award Colbeck was due to receive for his services to Antarctic exploration. 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 1.104
Name: Re the presentation of Polar awards
Date: 1901-05-03
Maker: Markham, Clements, Sir
Location: In Store