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  <dc:title>Typed transcript of letter from John Franklin to his sister Miss Franklin, on his voyage to York Factory, Canada, during his first Arctic land expedition, original dated 9 Sep 1819</dc:title>
  <dc:description>Had arrived 30th August after nearly being shipwrecked by iceberg strike, with pumping and bailing for 36 hours until leak stopped; about to depart overland to Cumberland House to overwinter; arrangements for post; in good health and spirits; please let everyone know, especially Henrietta; Hudson's Bay Company have agreed to assist the expedition; hope to reach the coast; love to father and every branch of the family</dc:description>
  <dc:date>[20th cent]</dc:date>
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