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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 |