Despatches and letters of Capt. J. Wickham (H.M.S. Beagle) to F. Beaufort, 1837-1841

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Content Summary:: Written from Woolwich, Simons Bay, Swan River, Sydney, Port Phillip, Port Stephens, Port Essington, Timor and London, they deal with preparations of H.M.S. Beagle, appointment of officers, voyage to Australia, J.S. Roe, explorations of G. Grey, Capt. P.P. King, stores, surveys of north-west coast and Bass Strait, charts, Wickham's invaliding and return to England. Includes letters of Lieut. J.L. Stokes. (40 letters)
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Location of this collection:: National Library of Australia

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