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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D8760/F/FSJ/1/14/10 |
| Former Reference | D3311/43/8 |
| Title | Draft of start of letter from Sir John Franklin to Lord Forster, acting Colonial Secretary of Van Diemen's Land [now Tasmania] |
| Date | 13 Aug 1840 |
| Description | On Mr Orr not being able to entertain the idea of becoming a Member of Council, having decided long ago not to enter public life and no having the time |
| Extent | 1 sheet |
| Level | Item |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
| Sender | John Franklin |
| Sender Location | Government House |
| Recipient | Lord Forster |
| Recipient Location | No address |
| Archive Creator | Sir John Franklin (1786-1847) |
| Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth |