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Letter re. congratulating Colbeck on a sucessful mission DUNIH 1.113

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Letter re. congratulating Colbeck on a sucessful mission

Letter, from Admiral Seymour to William Colbeck, handwritten upon embossed paper titled 'Commander in Chief's Office, Devonport' and dated, 6/10/1904. The letter congratulates Colbeck and his crew on a sucessful mission during his time upon the Morning. 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 1.113
Name: Letter re. congratulating Colbeck on a sucessful mission
Date: 1904-10-06
Maker: Seymour, Admiral
Location: In Store