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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/1/1/47
Former Reference	D3311/53/98
Title	Letter from John Franklin to his friend John Richardson, including on Franklin trying to gain formal recognition for himself and the second Arctic land expedition members
Date	31 Mar 1829
Description	Reflects on his limited influence with the “New Direction” in relation to assisting Richardson’s nephew [not named] in getting appointed as a medical officer in India. In the last election he voted in the way promised by his wife. Took Richardson’s letter to Garry and reports Garry’s response. Will approach Mr Griffin: he and his daughters own stock and have votes. Ross going on his own account will stop any Government sponsored expedition. Even if Ross is successful the coast between Point Turnagain and Melville peninsula will remained unsurveyed. This was a good time to see Sir George Cockburn about getting formal recognition for himself and for expedition members. Reports Cockburn’s response. Intends to speak to Lord Melville. Reports Lord Bathurst’s views and suggest that Richardson should speak to him. Has informed Barrow: and reports his views. Asks Richardson to keep this information secret. Thanks Richardson for attending his sister in going to Maidstone: she was pleased at what Richardson and his wife showed her at Chatham. Do not mention the discussions about CB [Companion of the Bath] to Back until the matter is settled. [Letter bears no year or postmark: content indicates 1829]
Extent	1 sheet
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Sender	John Franklin
Sender Location	55 Devonshire Street [London]
Recipient	John Richardson
Recipient Location	Royal Marine Infirmary, Chatham
Archive Creator	Sir John Richardson (1787-1865)
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
Term	Elections

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