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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D8760/F/FJR/1/1/13 |
| Former Reference | D3311/53/13 |
| Title | Letter from John Franklin to John Richardson, on plans for next Arctic land expedition |
| Date | 15 Dec 1823 |
| Description | Lord Bathurst regards plan as practicable. Has made enquires at Greenwich: but no news of a possible vacancy for Richardson. Perhaps Richardson has not realised that green and red, his proposed colours for the men’s clothing are those of Russian uniforms and could generate confusion: suggests blue and silver. Pleased at Richardson’s approval of McVicar taking charge and proposes to take McVicar to the Royal Society. Reports news received from Mr West, Red River: payment of dole; delight at reception from Eskimos at Churchill; news of Augustus. Harding has learned Eskimo language and acts as interpreter at Churchill. Discusses publication of second edition. Franklin’s portrait imminent. Has a copy of Back’s “Canadian Airs” for Richardson: favourable review in “Musical Review” Barrow and Lord Bathurst want a second in charge in case of accident to Franklin |
| Extent | 1 sheet |
| Level | Item |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
| Sender | John Franklin |
| Sender Location | 55 Devonshire Street, Portland Place [London] |
| Recipient | John Richardson |
| Recipient Location | 111 Lauriston, Edinburgh |
| Archive Creator | Sir John Richardson (1787-1865) |
| Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth |
| Format | Document |
| Term | Inuit |
| Ethnic groups |
| Letters (documents) |
| Naval personnel |
| Geographical exploration |
| Explorers |
| Geographical exploration |
| Arctic regions |
| Indigenous populations |
| Music |
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