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Buxton to Edward Buxton and newspaper article, 26 and 31 Aug 1840

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Shelfmark: MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 444 Vol. 19, p. 368

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  1. Buxton to Edward Buxton, asking him to enlist the help of James Cook, Samuel Gurney, and others in obtaining two very modest posts for the sons of Galpin, a barber from Weymouth who had been one of his strong supporters, and to write and tell Galpin how strongly he had recommended his sons (copy), 26 Aug 1840
  2. Record; report of the launching of the second steamer for the expedition, with the three vessels to be called the 'Albert', the 'Wilberforce', and the 'Soudan' , 31 Aug 1840.

Dates

  • Creation: 26 and 31 Aug 1840

Extent

1 page

Language of Materials

  • English

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MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 444 Vol. 19, p. 368

Existence and Location of Copies

A microfilm (Micr. Brit. Emp. 17, reel 7) is available for use at the Weston Library.

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