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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/1/1/40
Former Reference	D3311/53/91
Title	Letter from John Franklin to friend John Richardson, including on publication of Franklin's narrative of the second Arctic land expedition
Date	[1828]
Description	Discusses revision of “narrative” text, including deleting an opinion about a provision depot being unnecessary, to ensure that Barrow should not, in the future, use this to deny Parry or another explorer such a depot. Some text altered on advice from Beaufort. Forwards a card from Garry and a request for Richardson to spare some seeds for a lady. Asks Richardson about a title; sends copy of Murray’s advertisement to asssist in drawing it up; will refer outline to Beaufort and Tinney. Gives details of preparation for printing. Will ask Murray to publish the book by early June. Will get Nicholson’s name shown as subscriber for Back’s pictures. Has seen The Rev Mr Harker and The Rev Mr Staines of Rochester or Chatham at Parry’s. Had a nice meeting at Bible Society, at which he was tempted to speak. Not seen Back since his return: expects Back will make contact. [Letter bears no date nor postmark: paper watermarked 1827; content indicates 1828]
Extent	1 sheet
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
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Sender	John Franklin
Sender Location	No address
Recipient	John Richardson
Recipient Location	Marine Infirmary, Chatham
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
	Mackenzie River Expedition (1825)

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