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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D8760/F/FSJ/1/13/1
Former Reference
D3311/36/4
Title
Letter from Mr Arnold to Sir John Franklin, on his son being under the captaincy of Sir John on H.M.S. Rainbow
Date
10 Jan 1834
Description
Handwriting very difficult to read.
Refers to his sense of Franklin's kindness to his son while he served on H.M.S. Rainbow; his son laments his leaving the Rainbow because he will never again serve with a captain like him; he conveys his own personal thanks. His son joins his new ship at Plymouth (under Captain [?] Wise). He wishes him a pleasant journey to Italy
Extent
1 sheet
Level
Item
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
Sender
Henry? George Arnold
Sender Location
The [?] Gore House
Recipient
John Franklin
Archive Creator
Sir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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