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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/1/1/64
Former Reference	D3311/53/61
Title	Letter from John Franklin to his friend John Richardson, while serving on military duty in Greece
Date	1 Aug 1832
Description	Expresses both regret and relief at Government refusal for Richardson to go in search of Ross: feared that Richardson would not have been up to the task. Has heard from Beaufort of Back’s offer to search for Ross: dismissive of Back’s competence. Discusses Kendall’s prospects, letters from Kendall and his wife, and expresses pleasure at their marriage. Regards Mary Ann as having been released from “domestic tyranny”: Emily was favourite; William is talented; commends Henry. Describes his actions and political insecurity at Patras: guarding against encroachments by wily Greeks usurping the authorities. Describes Russian and French actions. Gives news of Lady Franklin’s travels: expects to spend most of the winter with her in Malta. Regrets the death of Cuvier. Dr Leach is in Malta. Asks for news of Geographical, Geological and Royal Societies. Asks about Beechey’s work
Extent	1 sheet
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Sender	John Franklin
Sender Location	H.M.S. Rainbow, Patras, [Greece]
Recipient	John Richardson
Recipient Location	Marine Infirmary, Chatham
Archive Creator	Sir John Richardson (1787-1865)
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth

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