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  <dc:title>Letter by John Richardson to John Franklin, on preparations for second Arctic land expedition, </dc:title>
  <dc:description>Welcome news from Hudson's Bay: saw Prudence, Davison, Wylde  and others when Prince of Wales anchored at Gravesend.  Refers to impact made at York Factory by paintings on the boats: but boat fabric was found to be too slight.  Pashley's boat was tried on Hayes river.  McVicar has settled Margaret and little Helen in Canada: marrying the former to a farmer there; and has since married himself the sister of Mrs Donald Ross.  Lists specimens received.  Copper Indians suffered a misfortune: records his sorrow for two named individuals.  Unable to visit London as his assistant is absent.  Pleased that Wentzel wishes to be useful.  Suggests presenting iron filings to the Geological Society.  Expresses specific hopes for assistance and information about the Mackenzie river to be obtained from Esquimaux and Augustus.  Refers to conflict between Dog Ribs and Copper Indians</dc:description>
  <dc:date>29 Oct 1824</dc:date>
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