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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FKA/1/1/4
Former ReferenceD3311/50/12
TitleLetter from John Franklin to his sister-in-law Sarah Henrietta Kay, on the progress of his second Arctic land expedition
Date3-6 Jun 1825
DescriptionWriting on daughter's birthday: alludes to grief but appreciates that he is now free of anxiety about his daughter's care.  Describes journey from Fort William.  Men are fatigued with paddling and where necessary carrying canoes.  He and Richardson went ahead in order to prepare provisions at each post.  Reports timely arrival of stores in advance of the expedition.  Have reached location where pemmican is in general use.  Jokes that Mary Anne could eat pemmican or roast goose if she could "pop over".  Envisages next stage to Cumberland House.  No likelihood after that of being able send letters until the following year. Authorises Mr Kay to act as he thinks fit in financial matters.  Refers to meeting the financial needs of "your cousins at Chelsea". Hopes Mrs Steel is provided for.  Asks to be sent newspapers and journals.  6 June: sets out his wishes for a marble tablet to be erected in his wife's memory: mentions Mr Flaxman in this connection.
Extent1 sheet
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
SenderJohn Franklin
Sender LocationLake Winnipeg, Canada
RecipientSarah Henrietta Kay
Recipient LocationNo address
Archive CreatorKay family of London
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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TermMackenzie River Expedition (1825)
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