Dalrymple, Alexander, hydrographer, 1737-1808
Person
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Letter of Adam Smith to William Petty, 2nd Earl of Shelburne.
Item
Identifier: Acc.11142
Scope and Contents
Smith discusses preparations for what became Cook`s first voyage, recommends Alexander Dalrymple for command, and expresses his doubts about the existence of a Southern continent.
Dates:
1767.