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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FSJ/1/9/5
Former ReferenceD3311/55/5
TitleLetter by John Richardson to John Franklin, on possibly taking actions to support of their friend Mr McAuley, a trader and ex-employee of the North West Company in Canada
Date11 Feb 1824
DescriptionReports receipt of a letter from McAuley; describes his Indian language knowledge and his wife's native origin.  Refers to McAuley's experience and possible disadvantage with the current Council given that he had left North West Company for Hudson's Bay Company.   Invites Franklin to speak to Baillie on McAuley's behalf.
Extent1 sheet
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
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SenderJohn Richardson
Sender Location111 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh
RecipientJohn Franklin
Recipient Location55 Devonshire Street, Portland Place, London
Archive CreatorSir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
TermEthnic groups
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