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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FSJ/1/15/20
Former ReferenceD3311/40/23
TitleTyped transcript of letter from John Franklin to his sister, Miss Franklin, on appointment to command H.M.S. Trent, on expedition to the North Pole, original dated 19 Jan 1818
Date[20th cent]
DescriptionAppointed to command brig "Trent"; strengthening of ship; division going directly to Pole under Captain Burton; arrangements for clothes; no leave whilst preparing for departure; dismissing idea that voyage will be perilous; Willingham and bride coming to visit London; arrangements for getting a gun repaired; gun to go on expedition; arrangements for money; love to father
Extent3 sheets
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
SenderJohn Franklin
Sender Location6 Robert Street, Bedford Row
RecipientElizabeth Franklin
Recipient LocationH Sellwoods Esq., Horncastle, Lincolnshire
Archive CreatorSir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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