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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FSJ/1/9/2
Former ReferenceD3311/55/4
TitleLetter by John Richardson to John Franklin, on travelling home, meeting runaway boy from Glasgow and disappointment that Franklin was not coming to Scotland yet
Date10 Jun 1823
DescriptionReports delight at visiting York "Cathedral" on day they parted. Arrived in Dumries yesterday; describes meeting in Westmorland a ragged bare-footed boy who was running away from his home in Glasgow and heading south.  Refers to reports of Franklin having had intention of visiting Edinburgh and Dumfries: Franklin's change of plan will cause disappointment.  Expresses a positive opinion of Lincolnshire countryside in comparison with Scotland. Regards of Mrs Richardson also sent to Franklin and Miss Porden. P.S. He wishes he could persuade "a certain fair Lady" to express a wish to visit Scotland.
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RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
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SenderJohn Richardson
Sender LocationNith Place, Dumfries
RecipientJohn Franklin
Recipient LocationMrs Burnsides, Castle Gate, Nottingham [Matlock Bath, Derbyshire crossed out]
Archive CreatorSir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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