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Matthews, J.
Catalogue reference: SSC/120
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This record is a file about the Matthews, J. dating from 1847-1855.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- SSC/120
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Title (The name of the record)
- Matthews, J.
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1847-1855
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Description (What the record is about)
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Journal while on Franklin search expedition and other papers.
Bound journal, ms ink, kept by Matthews aboard H.M.S. Plover, Sept 13th 1850-April 1855.
Two typescript copies of journal: 'The journal of John Matthews from September 1850 to April 1855, written during a voyage in search of the Franklon Expedition.'
Typescript copy of letter from J. Matthews to his sister Miss E. Matthews, April 20 [1847]. 3p. foolscap.
Photo of John Matthews (unconfirmed).
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- Royal Geographical Society
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Language (The language of the record)
- English
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Administrative / biographical background (Historical or biographical information about the creator of the record and the context of its creation)
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According to the typescript 'On retirement from the Navy, John Matthews lived at 'Vernons' a farm at Chappel near Colchester. He died on the 12th December, 1889 at the age of 80 and was buried in the quaker burial ground at the neighbouring village of Earls Colne.'
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/f5335ad6-c90e-4b90-96f0-36703516ce96/
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Matthews, J.