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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]
14 - Letters, notes and unfinished drafts written by John Franklin - 1819-1840
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D8760/F/FSJ/1/14/14
Former Reference
D3287/31/14/2
Title
Draft of letter in handwriting of Sir John Franklin, addressed to someone leaving for England
Date
[c1840]
Description
He is sorry he will not able be able to see that person before sailing but hopes for a prosperous voyage; he hopes that the scenery and residence in England may prove beneficial to health and spirits and that they will meet again; thanks for the lending of [?sermons] of "our dear A." which he has read with great pleasure.
Extent
1 sheet
Level
Item
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
Sender
John Franklin
Recipient
Unknown
Archive Creator
Sir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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