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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D8760/F/FJR/1/1/3
Former Reference	D3311/53/4
Title	Letter from John Franklin to his friend John Richardson, relating to reaction to the first Arctic land expedition
Date	24 Oct 1822
Description	Colonial Office and Admiralty entirely satisfied with “our proceedings”; they endorse action taken in respect of Michel. Brown appreciative of collected items: his house in Soho Square now houses museum of Linnean Society: Richardson invited to become a member; and similar invitation expected from The Royal Society. Reports enthusiasm of Cooke and Murray for publication of journals. Gives news of Parry, Hepburn and Back. Recommends London hotels.
Extent	2 sheets
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
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Sender	John Franklin
Sender Location	Osborne's Hotel, Adelphi [London]
Recipient	John Richardson
Recipient Location	Northern Land Expedition
Archive Creator	Sir John Richardson (1787-1865)
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
Format	Document
Term	Letters (documents)
	Naval personnel
	Geographical exploration
	Explorers
	Geographical exploration
	Arctic regions
	Coppermine Expedition (1819)

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Sir John Franklin (1786-1847), naval officer and arctic explorer

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