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  <dc:title>Letter from John Franklin to John Richardson, on plans for next Arctic land expedition</dc:title>
  <dc:description>Lord Bathurst regards plan as practicable. Has made enquires at Greenwich: but no news of a possible vacancy for Richardson. Perhaps Richardson has not realised that green and red, his proposed colours for the men’s clothing are those of Russian uniforms and could generate confusion: suggests blue and silver. Pleased at Richardson’s approval of McVicar taking charge and proposes to take McVicar to the Royal Society. Reports news received from Mr West, Red River: payment of dole; delight at reception from Eskimos at Churchill; news of Augustus. Harding has learned Eskimo language and acts as interpreter at Churchill. Discusses publication of second edition. Franklin’s portrait imminent. Has a copy of Back’s “Canadian Airs” for Richardson: favourable review in “Musical Review” Barrow and Lord Bathurst want a second in charge in case of accident to Franklin</dc:description>
  <dc:date>15 Dec 1823</dc:date>
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