(Sir George Henry, 1820-1896, Admiral, Hydrographer to the British Admiralty)
Autograph Letter Signed to his friend ALLCHIN
(Sir William Henry, 1846-1912, Physician) asking if he is not engaged could you dine at the Royal Society Club this evening at 6.30... I will explain why the notice is so short; I will be there... no one remains generally after 9 o'clock, there may be 5 or 6, there may be 15 or 20 we dine in Morning dress.., 3 sides 8vo., 56 Lexham Gardens, 19th May no year
In 1852-54 Richards served as second in command on Belcher's ship Assistance in the search for Sir John Franklin, whose Arctic expedition had been missing since 1845.