| RefNo | HS/9/497 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from [James] Horsburgh to Captain Basil Hall, dated at East India House, London |
| Creator | Horsburgh; James (1762 - 1836) |
| Date | 26 April 1833 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Hall is welcome to the map of 'Hindoostan' [pre partition India, Pakistan and Bagladesh] Horsburgh sent along with the Asiatic journal, however Hall had previously mentioned he had already obtained a copy of the same map. Has heard hide is a good substitute for hemp cordage, and Messrs Enderby have rtied rigging in some of their south sea whalers, rope of India rubber, working well. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 1p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | East India House, London |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA2778 | Horsburgh; James (1762 - 1836) | 1762 - 1836 |
| NA3408 | Hall; Basil (1788 - 1844); naval officer and author | 1788 - 1844 |