From Sir John Richardson, C.B., Medical Inspector, on equipment for Arctic travelling. Haslar Hospital, Feb. 14th, 1853. In pursuance of the commands of My Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, conveyed in your letter of the 12th instant, that I should make such remarks and suggestions, as my experience in Arctic travelling may enable me to do, for the information of Dr. Kane, of the United States Navy, appointed to the command of an expedition
Includes recommendations on clothing, bedding, tents, weight of equipment, food, sledges, and guides. Sent to Rear Admiral, Sir Francis Beaufort, K.C.B. For other letters apparently solicted by the British Admiralty for Kane see Goodman #329, and #331-332. Located in Box #5.