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Letter sent to Colbeck re. arranging a meeting DUNIH 1.084

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Letter sent to Colbeck re. arranging a meeting

Letter, sent from Sir Clements Markham (the President of the Royal Geographical Society), 21, Eccleston Square, SW. to William Colbeck, written on Markham's crested paper and dated 5/11/1900. The letter enquires when Colbeck was free with him. 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 1.084
Name: Letter sent to Colbeck re. arranging a meeting
Date: 1900-11-05
Maker: Markham, Clements, Sir
Location: In Store