Identity area
Reference code
Harman/I/41
Unique identifier
GB 275 Harman/I/41
Title
To his father
Date(s)
- 15 May 1901–16 May 1901 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
Context area
Name of creator
(1869-1945)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
HMS Transport Avonmail. Will post this letter at St Vincent. A fine ship, 'in ordinary times it is a cattle liner'. Discussions with a fellow officer about the colours in the South African scenery. Is in medical charge of the transport: a bad accident suffered by a seaman. A PS dated 16 May: smallpox prevents anyone disembarking at St Vincent. He has given the Portuguese authorities some of his vaccine. Will probably be home two or three days after this letter.