sir john barrow geographer author (2 résultats)

See the entries for Barrow and Seymour in the Oxford DNB. On laid Whatman paper dated 1833. Having served for four years as Commissioner at Portsmouth, Seymour had sailed out to South America in 1833 as commander-in-chief, dying of 'low fever' at Rio de Janeiro two months before the writing of the present letter. 1p, foolscap 8vo. In good condition, folded twice. At top left: 'Duplicate, / No 50.' Initialed at bottom left: 'J. P.' Good firm and attractive signature 'John Barrow'. Writing with regard to 'the late Rear Admiral Sir Michael Seymour's letter of the 16th. June last No 66, reporting that he had ordered Henry Wood, Seaman of the Blonde, to be discharged with disgrace from His Majesty's Service and sent on shore at Rio Janeiro', he conveys the command of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, 'to signify their direction to you not on any occasion to send men on shore [last two words underline] when discharged, but to England'. See Image.

See his entry in the Oxford DNB. 1p, 12mo. In good condition, lightly aged. Laid down by the four corners to piece of paper neatly cut down from a leaf of an album. Reads: 'Sir J. Barrow will thank Mr. Clowes to let him have the Art. on Egypt, as soon as set up, as he will have considerable alterations to make towards the.