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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FJR/1/1/63
Former ReferenceD3311/53/58
TitleLetter from John Franklin to his friend John Richardson, while serving on military duty in Greece
Date17 Jun 1832
DescriptionPleased at marriage of Kendall and Mary Anne|: draws contrast with his negative view of her earlier possible marriage. Distressed at news of Hepburn: pointless to write to Admiral Dundas and to Barrow. Has asked Barrow about promotion for Kendall and will write to Sir Pulteney Malcolm if he gets appointed to the Navy Board. Relates knowledge of recent political events in UK, including passage of The Reform Act. Welcomes Richardson’s attempts to generate sympathy for Ross. Reports death of Spinks at Gibraltar, creation of a memorial tablet and sale of his effects. Describes recent military action in the face of local uprising: taking possession of the town in cooperation with crew of a French corvette. Describes distress of local people taking flight. Left to his own judgement in a delicate position. Expresses irritation at interminable turmoil of Greece
Extent1 sheet
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
SenderJohn Franklin
Sender LocationH.M.S. Rainbow, Patras [Greece]
RecipientJohn Richardson
Recipient LocationMarine Infirmary, Chatham
Archive CreatorSir John Richardson (1787-1865)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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