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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/1/9/3
Former Reference	D3311/55/2
Title	Letter by John Richardson to John Franklin, on preparations for second Arctic land expedition
Date	4 Feb [1824]
Description	Has despatched portrait - a sketch by Douglas. Offers advice about using the portrait in the book. Has heard from McVicar. Reports Hepburn's news of Gale's illiteracy and quarrelsome nature: strong to be a boatman but not suitable as a supertintendent. Asks about progress of Franklin's preparations and mentions a taxidermist [unnamed] offering himself for Captain Parry's expedition, possibly to be considered for one of their own party, maybe even as Richardson's servant. Advises taking a mountain barometer wth a similar one to be installed at York Factory. Intends to write to Prudens, Bolton and others about collection of plant specimens. Asks Franklin to include, when writing, the need for animal specimens to include head and feet. Lists types of animals needed. Will send instructions for drying plant specimens. Letter dated 4 Feb 1823, but postmarked 5 Feb 1824, with context of preparations for expedition and reference to Mrs Franklin confirming the year as 1824.
Extent	1 sheet
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
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Sender	John Richardson
Sender Location	111 Lauriston Place [Edinburgh]
Recipient	John Franklin
Recipient Location	55 Devonshire Street, Portland Place [London]
Archive Creator	Sir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
Term	Mackenzie River Expedition (1825)

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