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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FJR/1/1/25
Former ReferenceD3311/53/28
TitleLetter from John Franklin to his friend John Richardson, on preparations for expedition
Date28 Jun 1824
DescriptionAwaits Richardson’s suggestions for stores to be sent to Lake Huron. Asks Richardson’s opinion about crews for paddling canoes. Baby, "Little Missey", improving daily: taken into Regent’s Park yesterday. Bushnan about to be married. Letter from McVicar: progress of his journey: weight of load required a further canoe to be obtained from Montreal. Letter dated 28 June only; 1824 was added in pencil, which conforms with context and reference to baby.
Extent1 sheet
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
SenderJohn Franklin
Sender LocationNo address
RecipientJohn Richardson
Recipient LocationRoyal Marines, Chatham
Archive CreatorSir John Richardson (1787-1865)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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