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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/1/1/12
Former Reference
D3311/53/12
Title
Letter from John Franklin to his friend John Richardson, enclosing letter to John Barrow proposing another Arctic expedition
Date
28 Nov 1823
Description
Pleased that Richardson has undertaken a description of Parry’s geology: will enhance Richardson’s reputation. Parry just appointed Hydrographer to the Admiralty and will be in command of the next expedition. Lord Melville yet to decide the next voyage. Some from earlier expedition not willing to go: Mr Edwards, Surgeon has applied for staff appointment. Encloses copy of proposed expedition. [Hudson’s Bay] Company directors favourable: concerned about Russian encroachment. Discusses contingent planning for supply and distribution of stores. Had letter from McVicar: Indians paid all our debts by McAuley. Reports that Akaitcho delighted. Franklin’s portrait not yet out of the engraver’s.
Extent
1 sheet
Level
Item
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
Sender
John Franklin
Sender Location
55 Devonshire Street, Portland Place, [London]
Recipient
John Richardson
Recipient Location
111 Lauriston, Edinburgh
Archive Creator
Sir John Richardson (1787-1865)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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