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  <dc:title>Typed transcript of letter from John Franklin to his sister Elizabeth (Betsey) Franklin, while stationed off Rio de Janeiro, while escorting the Portuguese royal family in exile, original dated 23 Dec 1808</dc:title>
  <dc:description>The capitulation by General Dalrypmle has been overturned with many soldiers of the French army now prisoners; hope that this will prompt Prince Eugene into returning: given the general maxim of sailors always being dissatisfied, it is true on this occasion, as the inhabitants are the most ungrateful on earth, being lethargic and indecisive, the market expensive and unhealthy crowded towns, particularly after the Prince's emigration; wanting news from home; arrangements for post; upset about Captain Flinders' continued captivity.</dc:description>
  <dc:date>[20th cent]</dc:date>
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