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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FSJ/1/9/6
Former ReferenceD3311/55/6
TitleLetter by John Richardson to John Franklin, on preparations for their second Arctic land expedition
Date26 Feb 1824
DescriptionOffers advice about proper form of dress for Franklin's party.  Macintosh cloth suitable only for some items: relates death of a man who wore a complete outfit while hunting on a hot day.  Offers advice about tents; sending sugar and flour in advance and supply of white enamel beads for local trade.  Asks about bore of guns.  Pleased at content of Committee's letters to resident traders.  Anticipates future naval surgeon appointments and possible consequent appointment for himself.
Extent1 sheet
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
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SenderJohn Richardson
Sender LocationNo address
RecipientJohn Franklin
Recipient Location55 Devonshire Street, Portland Place, London
Archive CreatorSir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
TermMackenzie River Expedition (1825)
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