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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FBO/1/1/2
Former ReferenceD3311/28/7
TitleLetter from John Franklin to his sister Hannah Booth, prior to his appointment on the expedition to the North Pole
Date27 Dec 1817
DescriptionExpecting news of officers' appointments early next month.  Describes work at Woolwich to reinforce the ships.  Appreciates friendship of Mr & Mrs Booth and their assistance with preparation of his clothes: discusses detailed requirements.  Hopes they enjoyed the ball yesterday.  Asks about Tom and sends a message for him.  Rumours of the expedition have appeared in newspapers, so they can now feel free to tell friends of his involvement: mentions Augustus and Mr Hunt.  Asks when Willingham will be married and expresses a hope to meet his wife.
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LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
SenderJohn Franklin
Sender Location6 Robert Street, Bedford Row
RecipientHannah Booth
Recipient LocationIngoldmells near Spilsby, Lincolnshire
Archive CreatorBooth family of Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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