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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FSJ/1/14/3
Former ReferenceD3311/53/3
TitleFirst sheet of letter from John Franklin to unknown recipient, probably in the Admiralty, on the progess of the first Arctic land expedition colleague John Richardson
Date28 Feb 1820
DescriptionReports extent of Clarke’s knowledge of territory. Met hostility from Esquimaux. Discusses pemmican and other supplies. Names books to be kept. McTavish on way to Fort William: will arrive at Cumberland House (first page only)
Extent1 sheet
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
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SenderJohn Franklin
Sender LocationIsle a la Crosse [Saskatchewan, Canada]
RecipientAdmiralty?
Recipient LocationNo address
Archive CreatorSir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
TermInuit
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