From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 October 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0061; Reel 1087 (ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book)
Summary:
Forwarded JH's letter to Lord Minto [Gilbert Elliot]. John Russell sent Antarctic resolution of B.A.A.S. to Minto at Admiralty six weeks ago. Glad that JH finds Lord Melbourne [William Lamb] favorable to this enterprise.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project