896601
- TitleAutograph letter signed from Robert Falcon Scott to J. J. Kinsey, Christchurch N.Z., 24 March 1912, written as farewell letter on the return journey from the South Pole
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- Call numberMLMSS 5599
- Level of descriptionfonds
- Date
24 March 1912 - Type of material
- Reference code896601
- Physical Description0.01 metres of textual material (1 folder)
- Collection historyThe original letter, together with Scott's compass, was found beside Scott's body at the South Pole on 12 November 1912. Sir Joseph Kinsey gave a copy of the letter and the compass to E.W. Kane, a close personal friend. Kane bequeathed them to his step-son, Sidney Baume.
- Scope and ContentPhotographic copy of original letter
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- General note
Removed from Safe 3/1 on 30 July 1992 and placed at MLMSS 5599 - Creator/Author/Artist
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