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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FSJ/1/15/5
Former ReferenceD3311/40/6
TitleTyped transcript of letter from John Franklin to his family, before his departure on the Flinders's expedition, original dated 2 Jun 1801
Date[20th cent]
DescriptionReplying to mother's letter; very crowded on board; Mrs Flinders' seasickness; request to thank Captain Epworth and Mr Allenby for their kindness to him; "Adieu".
Extent1 sheet
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
SenderJohn Franklin
Sender LocationPortsmouth
RecipientWillingham Franklin and Hannah Franklin
Recipient LocationNo address
Archive CreatorSir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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