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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FSJ/1/15/38
Former ReferenceD3311/40/41
TitleTyped transcript of letter from John Franklin to his sister Miss Franklin [probably Elizabeth], on his travels in Russia, original letter dated 29 Aug 1828
Date[20th cent]
DescriptionWaiting for the Diligence to take him and two companions to Moscow; has been well received by British and Russian officials; expects to be introduced to the Empress Mother when he returns from Moscow; St Petersburgh is "magnificent"; asks her to tell Dr Richardson that Admiral Kruzenstern is delighted at hims coing out and is assisting him in everything he wishes; he will see the Military Cadet College and Academy of Sciences when he returns from Moscow; the Griffins have arrived in Moscow, but he may not get a chance to see them; letter just to let her know that arrived; love to all friends; his sister to write to Bell [Isabella Cracroft] and give his "best love" to "little Eleanor", as well as that of Miss Jane.
Extent2 sheets
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
SenderJohn Franklin
Sender LocationSt Petersburgh [Russia]
RecipientEleanor Isabella Franklin
Recipient LocationHorncastle, Lincolnshire, England
Archive CreatorSir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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