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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D8760/F/FSJ/1/15/27
Former Reference
D3311/40/30
Title
Typed transcript of letter from John Franklin to his sister Miss Franklin, on the favourable response to the publication of his book on his first Arctic land expedition, original dated 12 Apr 1823
Date
[20th cent]
Description
Book about the Expedition published; reviewed in the Literary Gazette; extract of excellent review; arrangements for sending copy of book to Dr Cracroft; arrangements for money to Mr Sellwood; love to father, Sellwood and the little girls
Extent
2 sheets
Level
Item
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
Sender
John Franklin
Sender Location
60 Frith Street, Soho
Recipient
Elizabeth Franklin
Recipient Location
Horncastle [Lincolnshire, added in ink]
Archive Creator
Sir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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