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Reference numberMS/257/3/204
Alternative reference numberSa.949
Previous numbersES3/51/949
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Erasmus Ommanney, 6 Talbot Square to Edward Sabine
Date9 March 1869
DescriptionDuring a ‘discussion of the Antarctic papers’ Ommanney drew ‘attention to the fact that nothing has been done by this country towards a memorial’ for James [Clark] Ross. Remarks on Ross’s Antarctic voyage ‘as the great voyage of the century for the interest of science’ and its ‘perilous nature’. Refers to Ross’s achievements, discovering the Antarctic continent, and determining the north magnetic pole. Ommanney has spoken with other notable individuals who concur with his idea and are willing to cooperate. Ommanney shares his idea of a portrait of Ross in the Painted Hall at Greenwich next to Captain [James] Cook’s. Invites Sabine’s cooperation on this matter.
Extent4p
FormatManuscript
Physical descriptionInk on paper
Access statusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodeNameDates
NA6340Ommanney; Sir; Erasmus (1814 - 1904)1814 - 1904
NA8279Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883)1788 - 1883
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