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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FJR/1/1/65
Former ReferenceD3311/53/62
TitleLetter [incomplete: final sheet only] from John Franklin to his friend John Richardson, while serving on military duty in Greece
Date28 Sep 1832
Description[mid-sentence] reference to Russian colleague celebrating anniversary of the Russian Emperor’s coronation having mentioned the anniversary to neither British nor French fellow captains. Indicates being constantly on guard against large-scale Russian intrigue. Has not heard from Jane [Lady Franklin] for six weeks: believes her to be at Smyrna: hopes to see her soon in Malta. Gets good news of his child: praises his sister’s tuition. Asks Richardson to send news if he should see her. Kendall not yet obtained a fixed salary: hopes they have sailed by now. Mary Ann will be delighted at your prospect of happiness: will write to Mary Booth.
Extent1 sheet
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
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SenderJohn Franklin
Sender LocationNo address
RecipientJohn Richardson
Recipient LocationMarine Infirmary, Chatham
Archive CreatorSir John Richardson (1787-1865)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
FormatDocument
TermLetters (documents)
Naval personnel

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Franklin; Sir; John (1786-1847); naval officer and Arctic explorer
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