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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FJR/1/1/2
Former ReferenceD3311/53/2
TitleLetter from John Franklin to his colleague John Richardson, during the first Arctic land expedition
Date19 Feb 1820
DescriptionHas completed journey: walked all the way on snow shoes. Dined with Mr Cameron. Discusses arrangements for pemmican supply. Will leave tomorrow. Invited to quarter at Bethune’s house but may learn more of the northern departments by staying with Clarke
Extent1 sheet
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
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SenderJohn Franklin
Sender LocationGreen Lake, [Saskatchewan, Canada]
RecipientJohn Richardson
Recipient LocationCumberland House [Saskatchewan, Canada]
Archive CreatorSir John Richardson (1787-1865)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
FormatDocument
TermLetters (documents)
Naval personnel
Geographical exploration
Explorers
Geographical exploration
Arctic regions
Coppermine Expedition (1819)

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Franklin; Sir; John (1786-1847); naval officer and Arctic explorer
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Canada 
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