British naval administrator and explorer (1764-1848) who mapped the interior of South Africa and promoted the exploration of the Arctic; the Barrow Strait in northern Canada was named in his honor. LS signed “Jno. Barrow,” one page, 7.75 x 12.5, November 26, 1835. Letter to Rear Admiral Sir G. E. Hammond, in full: "I am commanded by my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to acquaint you, that they have ordered Nine Boys of the 1st Class and Two Boys of the 2nd Class to be put on board the Cleopatra for a Passage to South America to fill vacancies in the Ships and Vessels under your orders provided the number can be obtained at Portsmouth before the Cleopatra sails." In fine condition.
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