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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D8760/F/FJR/1/1/26 |
| Former Reference | D3311/53/29 |
| Title | Letter from John Franklin to his friend John Richardson, including on wife's health and provisions for expedition |
| Date | 3 Jul 1824 |
| Description | Intends to visit Chatham: medical advice that Mrs Franklin should spend a few days outside London. Intends to stay at Greenwich then steam boat to Gravesend and a post-chaise to Chatham. Received wedding cake from Bushnan. Delayed receipt of a letter from Back. List of stores for Canada needs revision. Letter only dated Saturday, but postmarked 3 July 1824. |
| Extent | 1 sheet |
| Level | Item |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
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| Sender | John Franklin |
| Sender Location | No address |
| Recipient | John Richardson |
| Recipient Location | Royal Marines, Chatham |
| Archive Creator | Sir John Richardson (1787-1865) |
| Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth |
| Format | Document |
| Term | Letters (documents) |
| Naval personnel |
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