Letter from John Franklin to his friend John Richardson, asking him and his wife to stay with them, including on preparartions for their next Arctic land expedition They now have room for Richardson and his wife to visit. Lists local attractions and gives information about local coach route. Baby getting fat and heavy. No news about a successor to Bushnan: Buchan as good as any but vacancy will be kept open for Back. Questions whether Back will be promoted. Has Richardson used the altitude instrument? Mrs Richardson welcome to visit if Richardson cannot. Reports death of Mrs Burnside at Nottingham. 26 Sep 1824