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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/1/1/49
Former Reference	D3311/53/23
Title	Letter from John Franklin to his friend John Richardson, including on publication of text by Richardson and the lack of government interest in science
Date	18 May [1829]
Description	Commends Richardson’s text and conveys suggestions of Parry and Beaufort for detailed alterations. Alleges a Government lack of interest in science and reports comments of Chancellor of the Exchequer to Royal Society deputation that he knew little of science and cared less. Hopes to see Murray. Sympathises with Richardson’s sore throat. Refers to a presentation involving Lord Goderich. Parry going to the Australian Company. Forwards a note from Dr Fitton: geological notices for Captain Ross who is on the eve of sailing. Pleased that Beaufort has been appointed Hydrographer. Letter dated only 18 May, but the year 1824 has been added in pencil; the year is actually 1829, as that was the year Beaufort was appointed Hydrographer, Parry went to the Australian Agricultural Company and captain John Ross would sail on another Arctic expedition on 23 May 1829.
Extent	1 sheet
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Sender	John Franklin
Sender Location	Devonshire Street [Portland Place, London]
Recipient	John Richardson
Recipient Location	No address
Archive Creator	Sir John Richardson (1787-1865)
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth

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