[China exploration; Sir Clement Markham, geographer and explorer, President of the Royal Geographical Society.] Autograph Letter Signed re author of an account of a journey in Chih-l (china)..

See his entry in the Oxford DNB. 2pp, 12mo. On first leaf of bifolium. In fair condition, lightly aged. Folded twice, with spots of discoloration around the creases and slight nick at head of leaf. On monogram (Order of the Bath?) letterhead with motto ‘Tria juncta in uno’. Addressed to ‘Dear Mr. Townshend’ and signed ‘Clements R Markham’. Acknowledging receipt ‘of a paper by your brother-in-law Mr. Ernest Young giving an account of a journey in the highlands of Chih-li.’ He has ‘begun to read it, and it seems to me to be interesting, and of some geographical value.’ He can assure him that ‘the paper shall receive careful consideration’, and that he will ‘know the result as soon after Easter as possible’.