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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
  - FSJ - Records of Sir John Franklin - 1810-[early 20th cent]
    - 1 - Correspondence of Sir John Franklin - 1810-[early 20th cent]
      - 9 - Letters by John Richardson to his naval colleague and friend John Franklin - 1823-1828

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D8760/F/FSJ/1/9/13
Former Reference	D3311/55/13
Title	Letter by John Richardson to John Franklin, including a possible reference to Jane Griffin or one of her sisters
Date	26 Apr 1828
Description	Well treated by Colonial Department. Glad the "Drawing room went off so well."; makes cryptic comment about the lady that Franklin escorted there [possible reference to Jane Griffin or one or her sister. Reports progress with his narrative. Sends a copy of his letter to Landseer with reference to payment for his work. Has a bed ready for Franklin and can find one nearby for Garry. Asks Franklin to get his money from the Colonial Office
Extent	1 sheet
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
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Sender	John Richardson
Sender Location	Royal Marine Infirmary, Chatham
Recipient	John Franklin
Recipient Location	No address
Archive Creator	Sir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth

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