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D8760 - Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth - 1714-1994
F - Family records of the extended Franklin family and the Gell family of Hopton Hall - 1714-1994
LIB - Printed volumes and other printed material, mostly on Sir John Franklin and related topics - 1714-1994
7 - Printed copies of Parliamentary papers relating to the expeditions sent in search of Sir John Franklin, his ships and his crews - 1848-1858
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D8760/F/LIB/7/9
Former Reference
D3311/216/1-2
Title
Printed copies (2) of instructions from the Admiralty to Captain Austin and any other officers engaged in Arctic expeditions, since the last Parliamentary return
Date
31 May 1850
Description
Comprising copies of letter and orders to Captain William Penny of the ship "Lady Franklin", 10-11 Apr 1850, letter to James Saunders, Commander of H.M.S. North Star, 10 Apr 1850, and orders to Captain Horatio T. Austin of H.M.S. Resolute, 2 May 1850.
Ordered to be printed by the House of Commons, 31 May 1850.
Extent
2 items
Level
Item
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
Format
Printed
Term
Geographical exploration
Arctic regions
Parliamentary papers
Admiralty
Explorers
Geographical exploration
Franklin Expedition (1845)
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Austin; Horatio Thomas (fl 1850-1851); naval officer
Penny; William (fl 1850-1851); Whaling captain
Saunders; James (fl 1849-1850); naval officer
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