Buxton to Captain Trotter, about his meeting the previous day with Lord John Russell and the appointment of Bowden as Secretary to the expedition, the promise that he would do his best regarding the choice of crew, that Trotter should be independent of the Admiral, and that the 'Hecate' should be sent to blockade the coast, 2 Jul 1840
He invites him to dinner the following Tuesday to meet Lushington, Samuel Gurney, and Cook to discuss the formation of the Agricultural Society. (Copy.)
Dates
- Creation: 2 Jul 1840
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1 page
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MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 444 Vol. 19, p. 309
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