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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FJR/1/1/45
Former ReferenceD3311/53/45
TitleLetter from John Franklin to his friend John Richardson, including on preparations for publication of anrrative of their second Arctic land expedition
Date15 Nov 1828
DescriptionBusy in London: will reach Chatham a day later than originally thought. Murray has given orders for colouring of the binds [for book to be published] and they are being done. Has engraving of Richardson’s portrait. Mrs Franklin looking forward to seeing Mrs Richardson: will bring slices of wedding cake. Miss Ferard and her brother wish to see the dockyard
Extent1 sheet
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
SenderJohn Franklin
Sender Location21 Bedford Place, [London]
RecipientJohn Richardson
Recipient LocationRoyal Marine Barracks, Chatham
Archive CreatorSir John Richardson (1787-1865)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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