| RefNo | MS/257/2/306 |
| AltRefNo | Sa.688 |
| Previous numbers | ES2/53/688 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from William Hobson, Auckland to [James Clark] Ross |
| Date | 8 November 1841 |
| Description | Hobson refers to ‘HMS Terror’ and ‘HMS Erebus’ and expresses his regret at not being able to see them all. Hobson thanks Ross for his offer of assistance. Hobson is anxious that the ‘French have designs on the’ [Chatham] Islands and discusses their claim on the region. |
| Extent | 12p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA7948 | Ross; Sir; James Clark (1800 - 1862); polar explorer | 1800 - 1862 |