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PARRY
(Sir William E., 1790-1855, Admiral, Arctic Explorer)
Fine Long Autograph Letter Signed to My very dear Friend
saying that it must always be a pleasure to me to renew my communication with you, even in the imperfect and unsatisfactory shape of letter writing; and it can never be anything but a gratification to me to attend to your wishes. By my not immediately answering your letter, you may have begun to think otherwise, but the fact is, that I lost not a day in forwarding to my sister Mrs Martineau the expression of your wishes, and, by the enclosed note, you will perceive that she has not been backward in answering it. I hope you will see her as well as us, when you come to Petersfield for it will be a matter of no great difficulty for you to get here to see us in our nice new nest. We are truly pleased to hear that both you and your husband are in better health than formerly. Pray, do not fail to let us know when you come, that we may fix some day & plan for your coming to Haslar. We should rejoice to see you... Catharine desires to unite with me in much true love..., 3 sides 8vo., Haslar Hospital, 20th August no year but after
Item Date: 1846
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Background
Parry was a Royal Navy officer and explorer best known for his 1819–1820 expedition through the Parry Channel, probably the most successful in the long quest for the Northwest Passage, until it was finally negotiated by Roald Amundsen in 1906. In 1827, Parry attempted one of the earliest expeditions to the North Pole. In his later career Parry was selected for the post of comptroller of the newly created department of steam machinery of the Navy, and held this office until his retirement from active service in 1846, when he was appointed captain-superintendent of Haslar Hospital. He reorganised the packet service, which had been transferred from the Post Office to the Admiralty in January 1837. Steamship companies were contracted to carry the mail, instead of naval vessels, on a regular schedule. He attained the rank of rear-admiral in 1852, and in the following year became a governor of Greenwich Hospital, and retained this post until his death.
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