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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/GMF/1/2/1
Former ReferenceD3311/100/1/2
TitleLetter from Archibald Lang Fleming, Bishop of the Arctic, to Mary Frances Gell, on his tour through the Eastern Arctic
Date14 Feb 1940
DescriptionTwo summers ago during his tour he posted enclosed letter at Craig Harbour, N.W.T. [North West Territories], the most northerly post office in the British Empire, together with enclosed certificate by the Postal Superintendent at Edmonton, Alberta, of its receipt, having travelled throught the North West Passage; he trusts it will be of interest to her in view of the many brave men who risked their lives to make the passage. Rembrances to her brother and sister-in-law Mrs Gell.
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RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
SenderArchibald Lang Fleming
Sender LocationThe Church House, 604 Jarvis Street, Toronto, Canada
RecipientMary Frances Gell
Recipient Location14 Albany Terrace, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Archive CreatorMary Frances Gell (1854-1946)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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