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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]
14 - Letters, notes and unfinished drafts written by John Franklin - 1819-1840
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D8760/F/FSJ/1/14/13
Former Reference
D3311/59/2
Title
Letter in handwriting of Sir John Franklin briefly summarising contents of letter to Sir George Gipps introducing Mr Smith
Date
[c1840]
Description
Mr Smith was 17 years in the Customs Department, a 1st assistant naval officer, had a son aged 18 and daughter aged 14, recommended by the Marquis Camden.
[Sir George Gipps was Colonial Governor of New South Wales for 1838-1846]
Extent
1 sheets
Level
Item
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
Sender
John Franklin
Recipient
George Gipps
Archive Creator
Sir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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