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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D8760/F/FJR/1/1/47 |
| Former Reference | D3311/53/98 |
| Title | Letter from John Franklin to his friend John Richardson, including on Franklin trying to gain formal recognition for himself and the second Arctic land expedition members |
| Date | 31 Mar 1829 |
| Description | Reflects on his limited influence with the “New Direction” in relation to assisting Richardson’s nephew [not named] in getting appointed as a medical officer in India. In the last election he voted in the way promised by his wife. Took Richardson’s letter to Garry and reports Garry’s response. Will approach Mr Griffin: he and his daughters own stock and have votes. Ross going on his own account will stop any Government sponsored expedition. Even if Ross is successful the coast between Point Turnagain and Melville peninsula will remained unsurveyed. This was a good time to see Sir George Cockburn about getting formal recognition for himself and for expedition members. Reports Cockburn’s response. Intends to speak to Lord Melville. Reports Lord Bathurst’s views and suggest that Richardson should speak to him. Has informed Barrow: and reports his views. Asks Richardson to keep this information secret. Thanks Richardson for attending his sister in going to Maidstone: she was pleased at what Richardson and his wife showed her at Chatham. Do not mention the discussions about CB [Companion of the Bath] to Back until the matter is settled.
[Letter bears no year or postmark: content indicates 1829] |
| Extent | 1 sheet |
| Level | Item |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
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| Sender | John Franklin |
| Sender Location | 55 Devonshire Street [London] |
| Recipient | John Richardson |
| Recipient Location | Royal Marine Infirmary, Chatham |
| Archive Creator | Sir John Richardson (1787-1865) |
| Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth |
| Format | Document |
| Term | Elections |
| Letters (documents) |
| Naval personnel |
| Geographical exploration |
| Explorers |
| Geographical exploration |
| Arctic regions |
| Mackenzie River Expedition (1825) |
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