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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FJR/1/1/26
Former ReferenceD3311/53/29
TitleLetter from John Franklin to his friend John Richardson, including on wife's health and provisions for expedition
Date3 Jul 1824
DescriptionIntends to visit Chatham: medical advice that Mrs Franklin should spend a few days outside London. Intends to stay at Greenwich then steam boat to Gravesend and a post-chaise to Chatham. Received wedding cake from Bushnan. Delayed receipt of a letter from Back. List of stores for Canada needs revision. Letter only dated Saturday, but postmarked 3 July 1824.
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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