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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/1/1/9
Former Reference	D3311/53/10
Title	Letter from John Franklin to his friend John Richardson, including on publication of edition of the narrative of the first Arctic land expedition
Date	18 Oct 1823
Description	Has visited many friends who send good wishes. Reports death of Dr John Fawcett of Horncastle and names possible successors. His wife is pleased with Richardson's observations on differences between Greek and Roman architecture. Received letter of thanks from Jameson for specimens. Second edition now finished: Murray to decide when best to publish. Hopes Lord Melville will give Richardson an appointment. Expecting to hear how “our narrative” has been received by those at Hudson’s Bay. Gives news of Back
Extent	1 sheet
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Sender	John Franklin
Sender Location	Horncastle
Recipient	John Richardson
Recipient Location	Nith Place, Dumfries
Archive Creator	Sir John Richardson (1787-1865)
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth

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