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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D8760/F/FJR/1/1/9
Former Reference	D3311/53/10
Title	Letter from John Franklin to his friend John Richardson, including on publication of edition of the narrative of the first Arctic land expedition
Date	18 Oct 1823
Description	Has visited many friends who send good wishes. Reports death of Dr John Fawcett of Horncastle and names possible successors. His wife is pleased with Richardson's observations on differences between Greek and Roman architecture. Received letter of thanks from Jameson for specimens. Second edition now finished: Murray to decide when best to publish. Hopes Lord Melville will give Richardson an appointment. Expecting to hear how “our narrative” has been received by those at Hudson’s Bay. Gives news of Back
Extent	1 sheet
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
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Sender	John Franklin
Sender Location	Horncastle
Recipient	John Richardson
Recipient Location	Nith Place, Dumfries
Archive Creator	Sir John Richardson (1787-1865)
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
Format	Document
Term	Letters (documents)
	Naval personnel
	Geographical exploration
	Explorers
	Geographical exploration
	Arctic regions

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Sir John Franklin (1786-1847), naval officer and arctic explorer

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