[ Autographs ] FRANCIS L. MCCLINTOCK (1819 - 1907) British naval officer and arctic explorer who commanded four expeditions in search of John Franklin. A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo., London, May 2, 1902 to Rear Admiral Holder. In part: "...I hope your sailor boy is doing well on the China Station...I never go afloat now...I begin to feel my increase of age.." and declines to attend a function as "...every sofa occupied at the Naval review..." A few toned spots.