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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/1/1/6
Former Reference
D3311/53/7
Title
Letter from John Franklin to his friend John Richardson, staying in Nottingham, including on the funeral of Mr Elliot
Date
19 Jul 1823
Description
Describes 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
Extent
1 sheet
Level
Item
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
Sender
John Franklin
Sender Location
Nottingham
Recipient
John Richardson
Recipient Location
Nith Place, Dumfries
Archive Creator
Sir John Richardson (1787-1865)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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