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RefNoEXP/3/4/1/50
LevelItem
TitleLetter from E J H Corner, Ranau, North Borneo to George Hemmen, Royal Society
Date[5 June 1961]
DescriptionSecond of two letters, which appears to have been written on this date, although the date has not been expressed as clearly as on the first letter. Writes that he will move to base-camp tomorrow, 6th and are on schedule. Original site for basecamp is inaccessible but another has been lined up. Aims to make some paths in time for visitors in July. Writes that boxx 606 has gone astray but finds Harrisons & Crosfields very efficient, also writes favourably about local reception. Asks for a monthly statement of expenses.
Extent4pp
FormatManuscript
AccessStatusOpen
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