(Sir George Henry, 1820-1896, Admiral, Hydrographer to the British Admiralty)
Autograph Letter Signed to his friend ALLCHIN
(Sir William Henry, 1846-1912, Physician) thanking him for his note and saying that he is concerned to hear Shuter has had another attack of the Enemy... It is a Satisfaction however, to know he gets over them so well and I am very glad he remained at home..., 2 sides 8vo., Telegraph Construction & Maintenance Company headed paper, Old Broad Street, London, 3rd March
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.