Date of writing from postmark.
Bound with a 4-page printed prospectus of "Nouvelles Annales des Voyages de la Géographie et de L'Histoire," founded in 1819 and published by Eyriès and Malte-Brun.
Address panel with seal and postmarks and addressed to " Monsieur / Mr. Burney, captaine de la / marine Royale, membre de la societé / Royale / Londres;" written above the address, in an unknown hand, "26 James Street / Westminster."
Part of a collection of correspondence and papers of Rear Admiral James Burney. Items in this collection have been described individually in separate catalog records; see collection level record for more information.
Introducing their new periodical which they hope will serve to encourage communication around the world on the science of geography and history; inviting him to contribute.