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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/1/13/6
Former Reference	D3311/50/24
Title	Letter from John Haldane to Captain John Franklin, congratulating him on his expedition
Date	3 May 1827
Description	Offers congratulations on success of the enterprise. Has had news of the expedition from Dr Richardson. Reports his imminent retirement and limitations of his health. Expecting arrival of Governor Simpson. Refers to news of international events: Russia at war; British troops being sent to Portugal and prospect of success in Greece.
Extent	1 sheet
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Sender	John Haldane
Sender Location	Michipicoten [Canada ]
Recipient	John Franklin
Recipient Location	En route the Land Arctic Expedition
Archive Creator	Sir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth

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