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RefNoMS/257/2/306
AltRefNoSa.688
Previous numbersES2/53/688
LevelItem
TitleLetter from William Hobson, Auckland to [James Clark] Ross
Date8 November 1841
DescriptionHobson refers to ‘HMS Terror’ and ‘HMS Erebus’ and expresses his regret at not being able to see them all. Hobson thanks Ross for his offer of assistance. Hobson is anxious that the ‘French have designs on the’ [Chatham] Islands and discusses their claim on the region.
Extent12p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA7948Ross; Sir; James Clark (1800 - 1862)1800 - 1862
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