Letter and Photograph, 1864 May 31
This collection consists of one letter and one photograph. The letter, written by Captain John Hanning Speke on May 31, 1864, and addressed to a Mr. Layand, explains his initial request to explore the headwaters of the Nile River in central Africa. Speke writes he has already written the official report as requested by Lord Maples, and also explains his desire to embark on the proposed trip, which will be his first as a British Envoy.
The undated photograph is of Captain Speke.
Dates
- 1864 May 31
Conditions Governing Access
Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository