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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FSJ/1/14/2
Former ReferenceD3311/53/85
TitleDraft letter with alterations and additions, in the hand of John Franklin, probably to the Admiralty, on the first Arctic land expedition
Date[1819]
DescriptionReports expedition progress: arrived at post on 23 October after 600 mile journey from York Factory: describes varied landscapes, weather conditions and tree varieties observed during journey. Describes plans for further exploration: expects journey to Fort Chipewyan to take about 40 days. Commends Dr Richardson’s collection of plant, mineral and animal specimens; and drawings made by Back and Hood. Further specimens will be forwarded by Hudson’s Bay ship next season. Asks to be remembered to Mr Barrow.
[Undated: the content indicates a date toward the end of 1819]
Extent1 sheet
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
SenderJohn Franklin
Sender Location[Cumberland House, Sasakatchewan, Canada]
RecipientAdmiralty?
Recipient LocationNo address
Archive CreatorSir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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