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Letter re. details of Vince's death DUNIH 1.134

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Letter re. details of Vince's death

Letter, typed, to the Hon. R.J. Sneddon (The Premier, Wellington) from presumably William Colbeck, Christchurch, dated 23/4/1903. This gives details of the death of Seaman George T. Vince who slipped and fell down an ice slope in March 1902. 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 1.134
Name: Letter re. details of Vince's death
Date: 1903-04-23
Maker: Colbeck, William, Captain
Location: In Store