Typed transcript of letter from John Franklin to his sister Elizabeth Franklin, on his joining H.M.S. Bedford, original dated 27 Oct 1807 Justification at complaints of his not having written, especially following death of brother [Thomas], not intentional on his part; his having joined the Bedford two days ago, under command of Captain Walker; its being impossible for him to come to London; no reply from from Captain Epworth in response to request for advice [20th cent]