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) thanking him for his note and saying that he is "concerned to hear Shuter has had another attack of the Enemy ... It is a Satisfaction however, to know he gets over them so well and I am very glad he remained at home ...", 2 sides 8vo., Telegraph Construction & Maintenance Company headed paper, Old Broad Street, London, 3rd March

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:  1896

Stock No:  39688      £75

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