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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/1/9/12
Former Reference	D3311/55/11
Title	Letter by John Richardson to John Franklin, on preparations for second Arctic land expedition,
Date	29 Oct 1824
Description	Welcome news from Hudson's Bay: saw Prudence, Davison, Wylde and others when Prince of Wales anchored at Gravesend. Refers to impact made at York Factory by paintings on the boats: but boat fabric was found to be too slight. Pashley's boat was tried on Hayes river. McVicar has settled Margaret and little Helen in Canada: marrying the former to a farmer there; and has since married himself the sister of Mrs Donald Ross. Lists specimens received. Copper Indians suffered a misfortune: records his sorrow for two named individuals. Unable to visit London as his assistant is absent. Pleased that Wentzel wishes to be useful. Suggests presenting iron filings to the Geological Society. Expresses specific hopes for assistance and information about the Mackenzie river to be obtained from Esquimaux and Augustus. Refers to conflict between Dog Ribs and Copper Indians
Extent	1 sheet
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
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Sender	John Richardson
Sender Location	Chatham Marine Barracks
Recipient	John Franklin
Recipient Location	Devonshire Street, Portland Place [London]
Archive Creator	Sir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
Term	Inuit
	Indigenous populations
	Ethnic groups
	Mackenzie River Expedition (1825)

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