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Envelope from letter sent to Thomas Hodgson from Jean-Baptist Charcot K 12.13.2

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Envelope from letter sent to Thomas Hodgson from Jean-Baptist Charcot

Envelope, part of a collection of archives relating to the National Antarctic Expedition 1901-1904. This particular object is the envelope from a letter sent to Thomas Hodgson (marine biologist onboard the Discovery) from Jean-Baptist Charcot thinking him for the good wishes and whiskey. Sent from onboard the Pourquois pas? ( translated as the Why not? This was the ship used in the French Antarctic Expedition 1904- 1907). Dated August 08.

Number: K 12.13.2
Name: Envelope from letter sent to Thomas Hodgson from Jean-Baptist Charcot
Date: 1908-08
Maker: Jean-Baptiste Charcot
Location: In Store