| RefNo | MS/257/2/217 |
| AltRefNo | Sa.599 |
| Previous numbers | ES2/33/599 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from George Gipps, Sydney to [James Clark] Ross |
| Date | 14 July 1841 |
| Description | Gipps is ‘glad’ to see the ‘signal flying’ for ‘HMS Erebus’ and ‘HMS Terror’ and welcomes Ross to Sydney. Informs Ross he is engaged to go to a concert with Lady Gipps, details his dinner plans, and invites Ross and Captain [Francis] Crozier if they are able to get there in time. Gipps expresses his happiness at the prospect of seeing Ross and Crozier. |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA7948 | Ross; Sir; James Clark (1800 - 1862); polar explorer | 1800 - 1862 |