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RefNoEXP/3/4/1/102
LevelItem
TitleLetter from E J H Corner, c/o Department of Agriculture, Jesselton, Malaysia to George Hemmen, Royal Society
Date2 April 1964
DescriptionWrites that much has happened. Has been to the summit, King George's Peak. Has sent a film marked 'Corner, Summit' and would like a report as soon as possible. Comments that they wre exceptionally fortunate with the weather. Describes a tree falling from a rock located near their camp, and states how lucky some of the local expedition members were to avoid injury saying 'they were saved by a miracle'. Describes faults with the camera. Did not get letters in February, including accounts as they were sent seamail. Has received the Japanese rice and recommends it. Finishes with details for insurance of expedition personnel.
Extent5pp
FormatManuscript
AccessStatusOpen
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