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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D8760/F/FSJ/1/6/1 |
| Former Reference | D3311/28/10 |
| Title | Letter from John Franklin to his sister Elizabeth Franklin, on his return after the first land Arctic expedition |
| Date | 10 Oct 1822 |
| Description | Pleased to be back in Great Britain: assumes she will have received news of his voyage through family letters and newspaper reports. Looks forward to meeting her and envisages his expected activities upon return to England. Discusses misgiving about writing an account of the voyage. Regrets that Willingham will not be available to assist but is pleased at Willingham's appointment. Expresses gratitude to the Almighty. Believes his father will be pleased at family members' achievements. Regrets his father's deafness. Aware that some newspaper reports contained incorrect information. If his nieces and nephews were assembled they would resemble the steps of a ladder. Sends good wishes to Mr Sellwood: has named features after every one of his brothers-in-law. Lists locations named after his brothers. Explains why no locations are named after himself or her. Disappointed not to get letters recently from Isabella or Henrietta. Would like news of James's daughter. Refers to interest in the expedition taken by Mr Short. Asks her to write immediately with family news. |
| Extent | 1 sheet |
| Level | Item |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
| Sender | John Franklin |
| Sender Location | Stromness, Orkney Isles |
| Recipient | Eizabeth Franklin |
| Recipient Location | Horncastle, Lincolnshire |
| Archive Creator | Sir John Franklin (1786-1847) |
| Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth |