London, May 2, 1842. Rev. Edw. Robinson DD, Professor of Theology, Hamilton New York

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I-1 1842, May 2 Letter to E. R. from President of the Royal Geographical Society in London, Wm. Hamilton, announcing that he has been awarded the gold medal "placed at their disposal namely by the Queen." Envelope is edged with a black border and measures 6 1/4cm x 9 3/4cm. This entire letter was f Show moreI-1 1842, May 2 Letter to E. R. from President of the Royal Geographical Society in London, Wm. Hamilton, announcing that he has been awarded the gold medal "placed at their disposal namely by the Queen." Envelope is edged with a black border and measures 6 1/4cm x 9 3/4cm. This entire letter was forwarded to E. R. with the above item of April 23, 1842.
1842, May 2 - Letter to Edward Robinson from President of the Royal Geographical Society William Hamilton announcing that he is receiving the gold medal.
Official letter for the award, written by Pres. of the Society, W. R. Hamilton of London, 2 May 1842
4 pages; WR Hamilton (1777–1859), antiquarian, traveller and diplomat, RGS president from 1841. Show less