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  <dc:title>Draft letter with alterations and additions, in the hand of John Franklin, probably to the Admiralty, on the first Arctic land expedition</dc:title>
  <dc:description>Reports expedition progress: arrived at post on 23 October after 600 mile journey from York Factory: describes varied landscapes, weather conditions and tree varieties observed during journey. Describes plans for further exploration: expects journey to Fort Chipewyan to take about 40 days. Commends Dr Richardson’s collection of plant, mineral and animal specimens; and drawings made by Back and Hood. Further specimens will be forwarded by Hudson’s Bay ship next season. Asks to be remembered to Mr Barrow.
[Undated: the content indicates a date toward the end of 1819]</dc:description>
  <dc:date>[1819]</dc:date>
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