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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FJR/1/1/39
Former ReferenceD3311/53/42
TitleLetter from John Franklin to his friend John Richardson, shortly after return from the second Arctic land expedition, including on favourable reactions from the Admiralty
Date2 Oct 1827
DescriptionReports conversations with Huskisson about map and drawings. Horton pleased at our success. Barrow advises not to apply for Parliamentary reward: the scheme is limited to boats entering from the Pacific. Barrow reading Franklin’s journal and about to read Richardson’s journal: all at Admiralty delighted with our achievement. Back’s brothers report that he has lost money with Cook’s failure. Back and Kendall will be subject to a new requirement that all navy officers must serve allotted time in a ship. Daughter still somewhat of an invalid: going to Horncastle: anxious to see her. Reports news of Beechey’s discoveries.
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RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
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SenderJohn Franklin
Sender LocationLondon
RecipientJohn Richardson
Recipient LocationAt MIss Gordon's, Newington Place, Edinburgh
Archive CreatorSir John Richardson (1787-1865)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
FormatDocument
TermLetters (documents)
Naval personnel
Geographical exploration
Explorers
Geographical exploration
Arctic regions
Mackenzie River Expedition (1825)

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Huskisson; William (1770-1830); politician
Franklin; Sir; John (1786-1847); naval officer and Arctic explorer
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