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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
  - FJR - Records of John Richardson, colleague, friend and later relative of John Franklin - 1820-1861
    - 1 - Letters of John Richardson, colleague, friend and later relative of John Franklin - 1820-1850
      - 1 - Letters largely by John Franklin to John Richardson, formerly in a bound volume - 1820-1845

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D8760/F/FJR/1/1/10
Former Reference	D3311/53/41
Title	Letter from John Franklin to his friend John Richardson, including on discussions for second Arctic land expedition
Date	17 Nov 1823
Description	Reports that Parry was very pleased with newspaper article sent by Richardson. Has told Barrow that Richardson would like an appointment at a foreign hospital. Reports Lord Melville’s regret at Richardson not having been offered a post. Offers advice about steps Richardson might take to promote his claim. Has talked to Barrow about an exploration of the coast and Mackenzie River: to discuss with officers of Hudson Bay Company and then prepare a submission. Parry to go again to Regents Inlet: if not Parry then Franklin himself would have been the commander. Back has sailed for the West Indies and will soon have his commission. Will make payments on Richardson’s behalf: to Murray and of wine bill. House not yet finished. Letter not dated, but postmarked 17 Nov 1823,
Extent	1 sheet
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Sender	John Franklin
Sender Location	55 Devonshire Street, Portland Place [London]
Recipient	John Richardson
Recipient Location	At A. Richardson, esquire, [?]Cassell’s Place, Leith
Archive Creator	Sir John Richardson (1787-1865)
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth

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