Message despatched from HMS Erebus [found June 1851] (1845)
1 page. Original document in the Public Record Office
Presented: Dr. Cyriax, 12 Northumberland Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, February 1956
"H.M.S. Erebus, 30th of June 1845. Lat 66° - 0' - 0" Long 54° - 20'
In company with H.M.S. Terror and transport Baretto Junior – Coast of Greenland about 35 miles – All well.
John Franklin, Captain
A Danish Brig in Company
In the handwriting of Captn Fitzjames, signed by Sir J. Franklin, picked up 14th July 1849 near Egodesminde, Lat 9 Long 53 (about).
Cylinder picked up June 1851"
