Letter [manuscript] : to Sir Joseph Banks [1798] Sept. 15
- Bib ID:
- 282605
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Park, Mungo, 1771-1806
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- 1798
- 3 p.
- Summary:
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Letter to Sir Joseph Banks from the African explorer Mungo Park which begins 'I am sorry that any misunderstanding should have taken place respecting my present voyage to New South Wales --- as Governor King informs me that his ship drops down the river in the course of ten days. I am afraid it will be impossible for me to make the necessary preparations'.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference no. : NLA MS 4004.
- Source of Acquisition:
- Nan Kivell Collection NK 5837.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1798
- Occupation:
- Explorers
- Other authors/contributors:
- Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820
- Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Since 1890 [Creator Date of Death + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Presumed date of death of creator (latest date):
- 1820
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1798
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