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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
FSJ - Records of Sir John Franklin - 1810-[early 20th cent]
1 - Correspondence of Sir John Franklin - 1810-[early 20th cent]
9 - Letters by John Richardson to his naval colleague and friend John Franklin - 1823-1828
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D8760/F/FSJ/1/9/13
Former Reference
D3311/55/13
Title
Letter by John Richardson to John Franklin, including a possible reference to Jane Griffin or one of her sisters
Date
26 Apr 1828
Description
Well treated by Colonial Department. Glad the "Drawing room went off so well."; makes cryptic comment about the lady that Franklin escorted there [possible reference to Jane Griffin or one or her sister. Reports progress with his narrative. Sends a copy of his letter to Landseer with reference to payment for his work. Has a bed ready for Franklin and can find one nearby for Garry. Asks Franklin to get his money from the Colonial Office
Extent
1 sheet
Level
Item
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
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Sender
John Richardson
Sender Location
Royal Marine Infirmary, Chatham
Recipient
John Franklin
Recipient Location
No address
Archive Creator
Sir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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