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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FJR/1/1/54
Former ReferenceD3311/53/51
TitleLetter from John Franklin to his friend John Richardson, including on trying to help Richardson's brother get appointed to the Van Diemen's Land Company
Date19 Apr 1830
DescriptionCopies text of letter from Mr Pearse to Garry after meeting of Van Diemen’s Land directors: appointment decision adjourned. Garry not able to attend meeting: his horse fell. Indicates support for Richardson’s brother’s application for appointment. Suggests arrangements for programme for forthcoming visit of Richardson and his wife.
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RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
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SenderJohn Franklin
Sender Location55 Devonshire Street [Portland Place, London]
RecipientJohn Richardson
Recipient LocationRoyal Marine Infirmary, Chatham
Archive CreatorSir John Richardson (1787-1865)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
FormatDocument
TermLetters (documents)
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Franklin; Sir; John (1786-1847); naval officer and Arctic explorer
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