RILEY, EDGAR WILLIAM. Autograph Letter Signed, "Eddie Riley," to "Dear Ben," thanking him...

RILEY, EDGAR WILLIAM. Autograph Letter Signed, "Eddie Riley," to "Dear Ben," thanking him for his letter and kindness, asking after mutual friends, and reporting that he "found it impossible . . . before we sailed. It was really the most awful rush I have ever been in & I was absolutely forced to leave all private matters undone." 4 pages, small 8vo, written on a single folded sheet, "British Antarctic Expedition" stationery with penguin logo; some soiling at vertical fold affecting signature. Swans Bay, 22 August 1910

Riley (1895-1930) joined the S.S. Terra Nova R.Y.S. as Engineer Lieutenant in 1910.