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D8760 - Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth - 1714-1994
- F - Family records of the extended Franklin family and the Gell family of Hopton Hall - 1714-1994
  - FJR - Records of John Richardson, colleague, friend and later relative of John Franklin - 1820-1861
    - 1 - Letters of John Richardson, colleague, friend and later relative of John Franklin - 1820-1850
      - 1 - Letters largely by John Franklin to John Richardson, formerly in a bound volume - 1820-1845

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D8760/F/FJR/1/1/69
Former Reference	D3311/53/66
Title	Letter from John Franklin to his niece, Mary, wife of his friend John Richardson, on assorted family news
Date	5 May 1834
Description	Has neglected to write for some time. Had had news of Mary from her mother and from Mary Anne: refers to preparation of Fishes for the press. Has seen brother James: his regular doctor is getting help from Sir Richard Dobson: describes removal of bandages from leg: pleased at improvement. Pleased with Mary Anne: well suited to Tom and sharing parish duties. Comments on Dr Pacey’s likely opinion of the marriage. Envisages less good prospects for Sophy and Isabell: will visit them this week to discuss a move to somewhere cheaper than Tunbridge Wells. Good that Marian Cracroft is with them. Offers observations of Mary Richardson’s cousins at Nottingham: Catherine and Willy. Mentions the Burnsides and Aunt Betsy. Visited Ingoldmells: mentions Richardson’s parents and the Wrights. Feels lonely in the crowded city in his wife’s absence. Has just seen Ross. Committee report being put before the House tonight: reports Ross’s views. Not heard from Mrs Booth. Gives a playful greeting for Jacky.
Extent	1 sheet
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
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Sender	John Franklin
Sender Location	21 Bedford Place, Russell Square [London]
Recipient	Mary Richardson
Recipient Location	Melville Hospital, Chatham
Archive Creator	Sir John Richardson (1787-1865)
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
Format	Document
Term	Letters (documents)
Term	Naval personnel