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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/1/1/85
Former Reference	D3311/53/80-81
Title	Letter from John Franklin to his friend John Richardson, while serving as Lieutenant Governor of Van Diemen's Land [now Tasmania], including on his potential dismissal by Lord Stanley
Date	19 Apr 1843
Description	Reports arrival of Mr Bicheno: recognised as a former acquaintance. Expresses views and opinions about matters to do with the Montagu decision [to dismiss Montagu] and with public speculation about who might be appointed to succeed Franklin as governor. Claims hostility toward him at the Colonial Office. Claims feelings of indignation in the colony about his treatment. Refers to seeking advice about his response to Lord Stanley: has had contact with Sir George Gipps Postscript 20 Apr 1843: reports having heard news that earlier Lord Stanley had intended to recall him. Has received despatches about future management of prisoners and discusses implications. Considers his wife unfit to make the passage to England: rest of family well. Grateful to retain his health and strength
Extent	2 sheets
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
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Sender	John Franklin
Sender Location	Government Cottage, Launceston [Van Diemen‘s Land]
Recipient	John Richardson
Recipient Location	Hospitals, Haslar [Gosport]
Archive Creator	Sir John Richardson (1787-1865)
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
Format	Document
Term	Colonialism
	British Empire
	Letters (documents)
	Naval personnel