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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FJR/1/3/1
Former ReferenceD3311/50/3
TitleManuscript copy of extract of report by John Richardson to N.Garry, during John Franklin's second Arctic land expedition
Date[6 Sep 1825]
DescriptionAnticipates that Garry will have received information from their mutual friend Franklin.  Franklin and Kendall have returned.  Describes the current building and limited set of musical instruments in use.  Lists the number of different accents and voices amongst these present. Envisages future development of this land, ploughed by Watt's and Boulton's engines.  Refers to presence of coal and iron. Describes lake survey, and local fauna and flora.  Observes that Franklin has regained serenity, though still sad at times, following the death of his wife. 
Extent1 sheet
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
SenderJohn Richardson
Sender LocationFort Franklin, Great Bear Lake
RecipientN. Garry [Deputy Governor of Hudson's Bay Company]
Recipient LocationNo address
Archive CreatorSir John Richardson (1787-1865)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
TermMackenzie River Expedition (1825)
Music
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