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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/1/1/65
Former Reference	D3311/53/62
Title	Letter [incomplete: final sheet only] from John Franklin to his friend John Richardson, while serving on military duty in Greece
Date	28 Sep 1832
Description	[mid-sentence] reference to Russian colleague celebrating anniversary of the Russian Emperor’s coronation having mentioned the anniversary to neither British nor French fellow captains. Indicates being constantly on guard against large-scale Russian intrigue. Has not heard from Jane [Lady Franklin] for six weeks: believes her to be at Smyrna: hopes to see her soon in Malta. Gets good news of his child: praises his sister’s tuition. Asks Richardson to send news if he should see her. Kendall not yet obtained a fixed salary: hopes they have sailed by now. Mary Ann will be delighted at your prospect of happiness: will write to Mary Booth.
Extent	1 sheet
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Sender	John Franklin
Sender Location	No address
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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