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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FJR/1/1/6
Former ReferenceD3311/53/7
TitleLetter from John Franklin to his friend John Richardson, staying in Nottingham, including on the funeral of Mr Elliot
Date19 Jul 1823
DescriptionDescribes funeral [of Elliot]. Misses the meditation and reflection experienced at Fort Enterprise. Commends Mrs Burnside’s care of his niece. Refers to honour bestowed “on us by your kind magistrates”. The book has been ordered by all Nottingham societies and the public library. About to meet sister and the little Sellwoods in London
Extent1 sheet
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
SenderJohn Franklin
Sender LocationNottingham
RecipientJohn Richardson
Recipient LocationNith Place, Dumfries
Archive CreatorSir John Richardson (1787-1865)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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