Letter, 1827 February 2, to Archdeacon Singleton.

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Letter, 1827 February 2, to Archdeacon Singleton.

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Letter responding to Archdeacon Singleton's request for information concerning William Davison, a seaman on the Fury during Parry's second exploration voyage in search of the Northwest Passage. Parry indicates he has not seen Davison since 1824, noting that James Ross said he was an excellent seaman.

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Fury (Ship)

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Hecla (Ship)

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Ross, James Clark, Sir, 1800-1862

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Entered the navy in 1812 and accompanied W. E. Parry in four expeditions in Arctic regions. In 1831 Ross discovered the magnetic pole. Commanded Antarctic expedition, 1839-1842. From the description of Letters [manuscript]. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225765387 Epithet: Captain; RN British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000161.0x0001ed Epithet: Captain; RN Knight 1843 Br...

Parry, William Edward, Sir, 1790-1855

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Sir (William) Edward Parry: b 1790; entered Royal Navy 1803; Lt 1810; in 1818 he commanded the ALEXANDER, a hired brig under the orders of Captain John Ross in his expedition to the Arctic; in 1819 he was appointed to the HECLA, in command of an expedition to discover the north-west passage; promoted Commander, 1820 and Captain 1821; led a further three expeditions to the Arctic, 1821-1825; Hydrographer to the Admiralty, 1825; led a further expedition to the North Pole, 1827, reaching further no...

Singleton, Thomas, 1783-1842

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Davison, William Henry, 1824-1916

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Biographical or Historical Data. From the description of Off hand and chirographic executions. 1841. (American Antiquarian Society). WorldCat record id: 210220786 ...