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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FJR/1/1/48
Former ReferenceD3311/53/47
TitleLetter from John Franklin to his friend John Richardson, including on offers of employment from Australian Land Company
Date6 Apr 1829
DescriptionHas declined the offer by Australian Land Company of a post in New South Wales. Captain Parry has declined a similar offer. Asked whether Richardson might accept the post: invites Richardson’s response. Dr Hooker intends to visit Richardson. Relays a request from Professor Buckland for a specimen of saxifrage for Count Sternberg who has just published a monograph
Extent1 sheet
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RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
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SenderJohn Franklin
Sender Location55 Devonshire Street [Portland Place, London]
RecipientJohn Richardson
Recipient LocationRoyal Marines Infirmary, Chatham
Archive CreatorSir John Richardson (1787-1865)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
FormatDocument
TermLetters (documents)
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