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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FBO/1/1/1
Former ReferenceD3311/28/6
TitleLetter from John Franklin to his sister Hannah Booth, prior to his appointment on the expedition to the North Pole
Date20 Dec 1817
DescriptionThanks for sending poultry.  Has been interviewed by Lords of the Admiralty and expects to be appointed to an expedition.  Refers to individuals wanting him to be appointed.  Nature of his appointment not yet known. Expedition will journey towards the North Pole.  Needs to remain in London, so unable to visit Lincolnshire.  Recalls conversation about shirts too worn for Mr Booth, asks whether he could he have them.  Reports visit from Stephen and the boys: with references to John being asked to let William come down. Mentions seeing Cracoft and Jones.
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LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
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SenderJohn Franklin
Sender Location6 Robert Street, Bedford Row
RecipientHannah Booth
Recipient LocationIngoldmells near Spilsby, Lincolnshire
Archive CreatorBooth family of Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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