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D8760 - Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth - 1714-1994
- F - Family records of the extended Franklin family and the Gell family of Hopton Hall - 1714-1994
  - FSJ - Records of Sir John Franklin - 1810-[early 20th cent]
    - 1 - Correspondence of Sir John Franklin - 1810-[early 20th cent]
      - 14 - Letters, notes and unfinished drafts written by John Franklin - 1819-1840

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D8760/F/FSJ/1/14/14
Former Reference	D3287/31/14/2
Title	Draft of letter in handwriting of Sir John Franklin, addressed to someone leaving for England
Date	[c1840]
Description	He is sorry he will not able be able to see that person before sailing but hopes for a prosperous voyage; he hopes that the scenery and residence in England may prove beneficial to health and spirits and that they will meet again; thanks for the lending of [?sermons] of "our dear A." which he has read with great pleasure.
Extent	1 sheet
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Sender	John Franklin
Recipient	Unknown
Archive Creator	Sir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
Related Material	Found loose at end of dairy of Eleanor Franklin in D8760/F/FEG/2/1

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