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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D8760/F/FJR/1/1/46 |
| Former Reference | D3311/53/46 |
| Title | Letter from John Franklin to his friend John Richardson, while Franklin is abroad in Paris during his honeymoon |
| Date | 11 Dec 1828 |
| Description | Reports invitations to soirees and dinners. Lists “leading men” met there: particularly mentions Cuvier. Invites Richardson to visit. Notes interest shown in observations of the effect of Aurora on compass needle. Gives opinion about a museum visit. Will give Hausman a letter of introduction to Richardson. Declined an offer of a special seat at the Institute: too prominent for a nervous man. Invited to dinner and offered assistance by the Duke of Orleans. Expects to be introduced to Madame La Dauphine: has written to say he was first hand on one of the ships on her return to France. Enjoyed seeing charts of coast of France at Hydrological department. Expresses disappointment at public buildings in comparison with St Petersburg. Richardson will not have received money from Treasury as Dawson has been away. Richardson should familiarise himself with bones brought by Beechey from Kotzbue Inlet. Miss Ferand/Ferard and brother enjoyed visit to Chatham. Met Col Campbell: recognised each other after 16 years. |
| Extent | 1 sheet |
| Level | Item |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
| Sender | John Franklin |
| Sender Location | 9 Rue Castiglione, Paris |
| Recipient | John Richardson |
| Recipient Location | Royal Marine Barracks, Chatham |
| Archive Creator | Sir John Richardson (1787-1865) |
| Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth |
| Format | Document |
| Term | Letters (documents) |
| Naval personnel |
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