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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
  - FBO - Records of the Booth family of Lincolnshire, related to Sir John Franklin - 1817-1838
    - 1 - Correspondence of the Booth family of Lincolnshire - 1817-1838
      - 1 - Letters from John Franklin to his sister Hannah Booth - 1817-1838

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D8760/F/FBO/1/1/3
Former Reference	D3311/28/2
Title	Letter from John Franklin to his sister Hannah Booth, prior to the sailing of H.M.S. Trent on the expedition to the North Pole
Date	18 Apr 1818
Description	She may have seen incorrect newspaper reports that they've already sailed. Has received satisfactory orders but cannot divulge them. Discusses what might represent success for the expedition and likely length of time needed. Acknowledges interest and support within the country. Contrasts absence of crowds now with large crowds seen at Deptford. Lists personal visitors: Mr Flint, Augustus and Willingham. Regrets his sisters live too far away to visit. Will sail in three or four days time to Shetland or Leith. Refers to newspaper report in the Courier of 9 Apr 1818 of James's appointment in the 1st Divison of the Army, under General Brown, as Deputy Assistant Quarter Master General. Thanks due to the Almighty for blessings upon family members. Reports receipt of a letter from Mr Wiles about John Brackenbury's property: with news of the sale of a watch to a Jamaican woman. Reports news of Henrietta and Betsy. Suggests Mrs Booth might visit Willingham's wife: advocates benefits of a change of air.
Extent	1 sheet
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Sender	John Franklin
Sender Location	HM Brig Trent, Sheerness
Recipient	Hannah Booth
Recipient Location	Ingoldmells, Spilsby, Lincolnshire
Archive Creator	Booth family of Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth

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