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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FJR/1/1/32
Former ReferenceD3311/53/35
TitleLetter from John Franklin to his friend John Richardson, including on death of his brother Willingham Franklin
Date13 Oct 1824
DescriptionReports death of brother Willingham: a reminder from the Almighty of the need to be prepared for one’s own death. Concern for the widow being left in a foreign country about to learn of her mother’s death. News from Simpson, Lord Selkirk’s Colony, of good progress. Letter from Captain Lyon. No news about Bushnan’s successor. Printer making slow progress. Regrets that Richardson and his wife were unable to visit Tunbridge Wells. Garry has offered assistance. Hudson Bay Company are altering their house and intend to use a room for a North America Museum
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RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
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SenderJohn Franklin
Sender Location55 Devonshire Street, Portland Place [London]
RecipientJohn Richardson
Recipient LocationRoyal Marine Barracks, Chatham
Archive CreatorSir John Richardson (1787-1865)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
FormatDocument
TermLetters (documents)
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Franklin; Sir; John (1786-1847); naval officer and Arctic explorer
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