| Reference number | MS/257/3/199 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.944 |
| Previous numbers | ES3/48/944 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Nils Adolf Erik Nordenskold, Stockholm to [Edward Sabine] |
| Date | 9 May 1868 |
| Description | Nordenskold informs Sabine that funds have been obtained by a ‘private gentleman’ for a new polar expedition. The Swedish government and the navy have taken an interest in this new expedition and granted the use of ‘a strong and excellent new steamer’. Describes the aim of the expedition and refers to accessing the north from Spitzbergen. |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |