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D8760 - Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth - 1714-1994
- F - Family records of the extended Franklin family and the Gell family of Hopton Hall - 1714-1994
  - FSJ - Records of Sir John Franklin - 1810-[early 20th cent]
    - 1 - Correspondence of Sir John Franklin - 1810-[early 20th cent]
      - 13 - Correspondence of John Franklin received from Admiralty, fellow naval officers and other correspondents - 1816-1842

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D8760/F/FSJ/1/13/3
Former Reference	D3311/36/11
Title	Letter from J.W. Carter to Sir John Franklin, commending Edward Singleton
Date	28 Jul 1842
Description	So many years have passed since they were messmates as lieutenants of the Bedford, that he has probably forgotten his existence; he takes the liberty of introducing to his notice Edward Singleton, an ensign in the 51st Regiment heading to that part of the world in case the chance of service should bring him under his government: his family has asked him to do so, and he can answer for him as a very gentlemanly and principled lad, having known him almost from birth. He himself has lately been paid off the Winchester, having served in it and the Vestal for over 4 years on the North American and West India State.
Extent	1 sheet
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Sender	J.W. Carter
Sender Location	Ryde, Isle of Wight
Recipient	John Franklin
Recipient Location	No address
Archive Creator	Sir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth

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