Erskine, James Elphinstone, 1838-1911

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Birth 1838-12-02
Death 1911-07-25

Biographical notes:

William Bede Dalley was the editor of the book "Narrative of the Expedition to the Australian Squadron to New Guinea".

James Erskine was an officer in the Royal Navy and led the expedition to New Guinea in 1884, which annexed Papua to Britain.

From the description of Correspondence [manuscript]. 1884. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225721779

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  • Naval officers

Places:

  • Papua New Guinea (as recorded)