| Reference number | MS/257/4/2 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.1131 |
| Previous numbers | ES4/1/1131 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | 'Letter from Edward Sabine, 'HMS Pheasant' in the Bight of Benin to Frazer |
| Date | 8 May 1822 |
| Description | Sabine refers to his journey and its purpose, visiting different stations, conducting experiments. Refers to Captain Clavering as a ‘fortunate’ companion on this journey. References ‘HMS Pheasant’ and the frigate as a ship ‘of war’. Refers to the weather. Discusses ‘our possessions on this side of Africa’, refers to different countries in Africa, settlements, and French interests in the region. Discusses tropical climates. Refers to Captain [Alexander Gordon] Laing. Refers to the ‘interior commerce of Sierra Leone and ‘possession’ of the Gold Coast. |
| Extent | 16p |
| 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 |