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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D8760/F/FSJ/1/15/22
Former Reference	D3311/40/25
Title	Typed transcript of letter from John Franklin to his sister Miss Franklin, on the preparations for his first Arctic land expedition, original dated 11 May 1819
Date	[20th cent]
Description	Preparation for an expedition; Dr Richardson, Messrs Bach and Hood to join; ship "Prince of Wales" belonging to Hudson's Bay Company; calling at Stromness to collect men and supplies; will go to Fort York then Ahapascan then Stone Lake; getting Indian guides; practising bivouacing, foraging and walking in snow shoes; following Hearne's track; expect to be absent two and a half years; expedition now in public domain so family can mention it; hoping and praying for God's assistance; love and duty to father and family
Extent	3 sheets
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Sender	John Franklin
Sender Location	33 Fleet Street
Recipient	Elizabeth Franklin
Recipient Location	Horncastle, Lincolnshire
Archive Creator	Sir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth

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