RICHARDS (Sir George Henry, 1820-1896, Admiral, Hydrographer to the British Admiralty)

Autograph Letter Signed to his friend ALLCHIN (Sir William Henry, 1846-1912, Physician) enclosing "a note I have just recd from Silver ... and if to be relied on shows there is no favourite in the runnings ...", 1 side 8vo., no place, 23rd May

In 1852-54 Richards served as second in command on Belcher's ship Assistancein the search for Sir John Franklin, whose Arctic expedition had been missing since 1845.

Item Date:  1890

Stock No:  39686      £55

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