| Reference number | MC/4/1 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy letter from [Gilbert Elliot, 2nd Earl of] Minto, to William [Jackson] Hooker |
| Date | 4 January 1844 |
| Description | Concerning the publication of details of the botanical collections of Hooker's son, [Joseph Dalton] Hooker made during the Antarctic Expedition with James Clark Ross of 1839. Elliot recommends direct communication with Sir Robert Peel or Lord Haddington in the Admiralty for more appreciation of the acquisition. |
| Extent | 3p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA3321 | Hooker; Sir; William Jackson (1785 - 1865); botanist | 1785 - 1865 |
| NA1194 | Elliot; Gilbert (1782 - 1859); 2nd Earl of Minto | 1782 - 1859 |
| NA7948 | Ross; Sir; James Clark (1800 - 1862) | 1800 - 1862 |
| NA7983 | Hooker; Sir; Joseph Dalton (1817 - 1911); botanist | 1817 - 1911 |
| NA7814 | Peel; Sir; Robert (1788 - 1850) | 1788 - 1850 |
| NA5132 | Hamilton; Thomas (1780 - 1858); 9th Earl of Haddington | 1780 - 1858 |