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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D8760/F/FJR/1/1/5 |
| Former Reference | D3311/53/6 |
| Title | Letter from John Franklin to his friend John Richardson, staying in Nottingham, including on the death of Mr Elliot and his own visit to Matlock |
| Date | 13 Jun 1823 |
| Description | Elliot had been looking forward to entertaining us both, but has died suddenly of gangrene: his sister, Mrs Burnside distressed: she had earlier experienced the death of “my brother’s children”. Visited Matlock yesterday: delighted with the scenery, as picturesque as anywhere he has been, if not as grand as what they have seen in America; had letter from Back, thanking him for his suggestions for proceeding in America; Back is going to propose expedition down the Mackenzie River. First edition mentioned in Gentlemen’s Magazine |
| Extent | 1 sheet |
| Level | Item |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
| Sender | John Franklin |
| Sender Location | Castle Gate, Nottingham |
| Recipient | John Richardson |
| Recipient Location | Nith Place, Dumfries |
| Archive Creator | Sir John Richardson (1787-1865) |
| Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth |