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Letter from Jean-Baptist Charcot sent to Thomas Hodgson K 12.13.1

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Letter from Jean-Baptist Charcot sent to Thomas Hodgson

Letter, part of a collection of archives relating to the National Antarctic Expedition 1901-1904. This particular object is a letter sent to Thomas Hodgson (marine biologist onboard the Discovery) from Jean-Baptist Charcot (leader of the French Antarctic Expedition) thanking 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 Cherbourg, Dec 08.

Number: K 12.13.1
Name: Letter from Jean-Baptist Charcot sent to Thomas Hodgson
Date: Not Specified
Maker: Jean-Baptiste Charcot
Location: In Store