| Reference number | MS/257/1/303 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.303 |
| Previous numbers | ES1/48/303 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Private letter from William Benjamin Carpenter, University of London, Burlington House to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 21 March 1870 |
| Description | Carpenter informs Sabine that he has had to postpone matters relating to the ‘porcupine expedition’ [reference to the deep-sea explorations using ‘HMS Porcupine’]. Carpenter describes his heavy workload with University matters, 112 candidate for the office of his assistant, and the preparation of a new building to be opened by Queen [Victoria] on 11th May. Carpenter has written a paper based on a lecture he gave to the Royal Institute, that will serve as a basis for their application for a deep-see expedition. Carpenter describes two objectives of the last expedition which were not carried out. Mr Lowe and Mr Childers express their support for such an endeavour. |
| Extent | 6p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA2869 | Carpenter; William Benjamin (1813 - 1885); naturalist | 1813 - 1885 |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |