Arctic expedition in search of Sir John Franklin
Publisher: Printed on board H.M.S. Plover
Published: 1853
Place of publication: Point Barrow, Alaska]
Language: eng
Subjects: Printing; Broadsides; Plover (Ship)
Notes: Broadside.

Printed in the Arctic off Point Barrow, Alaska, on board the Plover, supply ship for Richard Collinson's expedition (1849-1855) in search of Sir John Franklin. The printers were Edwin Jago, clerk, and William Simpson, surgeon.

"This paper is printed for distribution by the natives of Point Barrow among the eastern Esquimaux at Barter Island, with the hope that it may fall into the hands of any persons belonging to the Arctic expeditions who may be on or near the coast ..."