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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FSJ/1/15/6
Former ReferenceD3311/40/7
TitleTyped transcript of letter from Matthew Flinders to Thomas Franklin, prior to H.M.S. Investigator setting off to Australia, original dated 7 Jul 1801
Date[20th cent]
DescriptionMrs Flinders ashore and unwell; John Franklin learning astronomy; great credit to his family; detailed arrangements about money
Extent2 sheets
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RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
SenderMatthew Flinders
Sender LocationSpithead
RecipientThomas Franklin
Recipient LocationSpilsby, Lincolnshire
Archive CreatorSir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
TermArctic exploration

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