GB 0402 JMA - MATTHEWS, John

1 box with 5 files

GB 0402 JMA 1847-1855 Collection level 1 box with 5 files Matthews , John , fl 1847-1855 , sailor

John Matthews was gunner's mate on board HMS PLOVER in support of the Franklin search expeditions.

Bequeathed to the RGS by Harold Lazell, 1968.

Papers of John Matthews, 1847-1855, including journal as gunner's mate on board HMS PLOVER, 13 Sep 1850 to 18 Apr 1855, chiefly off northern Alaska coast, in support of Franklin search expeditions; photograph, presumably of Matthews, and copy of letter from Matthews to his sister, 10 Nov 1847.

As outlined in Scope and Content.

Accessed via the Foyle Reading Room. Free of charge for Fellows, Members and those with valid academic identification. All other users pay a charge and must bring identification in order to register on arrival.

Photocopying at the discretion of the Archivist and subject to completion of 'application for copies' form. No reproduction or publication without permission of the RGS-IBG Archivist. (See also para 3.3.1. above.)

English

Hand list

Prepared by an Archives volunteer using existing finding aids. Revised by Sarah Drewery.

ISAD(G) ed.2, name authority NRA.

25 October 2001; Oct 2008. Franklin , Sir , John , 1786-1847 , Knight , Rear Admiral , Arctic explorer Search and rescue operations Rescue work Geography Geographical exploration Alaska USA North America

Bequeathed to the RGS by Harold Lazell, 1968.

Papers of John Matthews, 1847-1855, including journal as gunner's mate on board HMS PLOVER, 13 Sep 1850 to 18 Apr 1855, chiefly off northern Alaska coast, in support of Franklin search expeditions; photograph, presumably of Matthews, and copy of letter from Matthews to his sister, 10 Nov 1847.

As outlined in Scope and Content.

Accessed via the Foyle Reading Room. Free of charge for Fellows, Members and those with valid academic identification. All other users pay a charge and must bring identification in order to register on arrival.

Photocopying at the discretion of the Archivist and subject to completion of 'application for copies' form. No reproduction or publication without permission of the RGS-IBG Archivist. (See also para 3.3.1. above.)

• Engels

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English

Hand list

ISAD(G) ed.2, name authority NRA.

• Engels