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D8760 - Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth - 1714-1994
- F - Family records of the extended Franklin family and the Gell family of Hopton Hall - 1714-1994
  - FSJ - Records of Sir John Franklin - 1810-[early 20th cent]
    - 1 - Correspondence of Sir John Franklin - 1810-[early 20th cent]
      - 9 - Letters by John Richardson to his naval colleague and friend John Franklin - 1823-1828

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D8760/F/FSJ/1/9/10
Former Reference	D3311/55/9
Title	Letter by John Richardson to John Franklin, on revisions for scientific parts of publication and preparations for second Arctic land expedition
Date	6 Sep 1824
Description	Received letter too late to call at Colonial Office. Is revising "Plants" and related part of the Appendix. "Geology and Zoology" already reprinted. Lists forthcoming visitors and events: Sir Henry Torrens and the Duke of Clarence; mentions field days and public dinners. Called at Dolland's: instructed in use of altitude instrument. Heard from Dr Hooker: botanist willing to go on the terms offered. Hopes young Buchan will answer his purpose for hIs father's sake. Mrs R. joins in regards sent to the Franklins, including baby, Mr and Mrs Kay, Miss Kay and Miss Emily.
Extent	1 sheet
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
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Sender	John Richardson
Sender Location	Chatham
Recipient	John Franklin
Recipient Location	Vale Cottage, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Archive Creator	Sir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
Term	Mackenzie River Expedition (1825)

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