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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FSJ/1/15/16
Former ReferenceD3311/40/19
TitleTyped transcript of letter from John Franklin to his sister Elizabeth Franklin, on his joining H.M.S. Bedford, original dated 27 Oct 1807
Date[20th cent]
DescriptionJustification at complaints of his not having written, especially following death of brother [Thomas], not intentional on his part; his having joined the Bedford two days ago, under command of Captain Walker; its being impossible for him to come to London; no reply from from Captain Epworth in response to request for advice
Extent2 sheets
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
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SenderJohn Franklin
Sender LocationHMS Bedford, Plymouth Dock
RecipientElizabeth Franklin
Recipient Location18 Salisbury Square, Fleet Street, London
Archive CreatorSir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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