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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/1/1/35
Former Reference	D3311/53/93
Title	Letter from John Franklin to his friend John Richardson, on preparations for their next Arctic land expedition, including on the reluctant appointment of George Back
Date	24 Nov 1824
Description	Back has accepted the offer made to him, which Franklin cannot say he is glad of it, and neither does Back given the tenor of his letter to Mr Barrow. Barrow believes Richardson should have a companion for his part of the journey. Kendall seen making charts in Lyon’s room: would not have invited Kendall to go if there was prospect of Lyon going out again: but Barrow predicts no such prospect, so will approach Kendall. Reports discussion with Barrow about including junction of coast with Point Turnagain in the expedition. Discusses number of officers and suggests need for someone to take charge should Richardson die. Back is expected to be promoted and might not be amenable to many minor duties. Prospect of plenty of provisions at Bear Lake and on the route there. Sends book with this letter: had delayed awaiting Fitton’s book, but it has not arrived. [Letter bears no date nor postmark: content indicates 1824]
Extent	1 sheet
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Sender	John Franklin
Sender Location	No address
Recipient	John Richardson
Recipient Location	Royal Marine Barracks, Chatham
Archive Creator	Sir John Richardson (1787-1865)
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth

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