Letters of Capt. James C. Ross (H.M.S. Erebus) to F. Beaufort, 1839-1848

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Content Summary:: Written from Madeira, St. Helena, Hobart, Sydney, Bay of Islands, Falkland Islands and Aylesbury, they deal with preparations for the Antarctic expedition, voyage to Australia, despatch of observations, establishment of observatory at Hobart, Sir John Franklin, failure of attempt to reach South Magnetic Pole, explorations of Lieut. C. Wilkes, need for warship at New Zealand, Polar charts, instruments, payment of officers at Van Diemen's Land, proposed promotion for Lieut. J.H. Kay, future of Hobart Observatory, Franklin Relief Expedition. (55 letters)
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Location of this collection:: National Library of Australia

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