Antarctic 1910-13 British Antarctic Expedition Letter From Meteorologist George Simpson Prestige Malayan States Straits Settlements Perak

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Antarctic 1910-13 British Antarctic Expedition Letter From Meteorologist George Simpson Prestige Malayan States Straits Settlements PerakAutograph four page letter on "Terra Nova" expedition stationary headed "Ross Sea Antarctic 2 1 11" written by meteorologist George Simpson, mentioning the first sighting of Mount Erebus and "Tomorrow we expect sight of winter quarters We are all full of hope and are looking forward to the new life which will commence as soon as we land." Enclosed in expedition envelope addressed to Derbyshire franked Victoria Land 1d. cancelled by Jan 19 1911 base