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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
  - FSJ - Records of Sir John Franklin - 1810-[early 20th cent]
    - 1 - Correspondence of Sir John Franklin - 1810-[early 20th cent]
      - 12 - Correspondence of John Franklin with other members of his extended family - 1820-1839

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D8760/F/FSJ/1/12/2
Former Reference	D3311/49/1-2
Title	Copy of letter from John Franklin to unnamed brother, during his first Arctic land expedition
Date	8 Jun 1820
Description	Recipient unnamed but in the handwriting of his sister Hannah Booth; copy relatively contemporary. Gives news of his health and diet during the winter. Describes journey from [Fort] Cumberland made by himself and Back; including observations of animals, local inhabitants and scenery. Has met someone who accompanied Hearne - but old with imperfect memory. Red Knives may be a source of local territorial information. Envisages spending the next winter further north. Information received from Indians encourages his belief in the existence of a north west passage: its discovery is dependent on divine providence. Hopes to receive letters with news of his family: gives detailed information about conveyance of letters by Huson's Bay [Company] ship. Refers to drawings by Back and mentions Mr Goulburne and Sir Geo Warrender. Since writing the first part of the letter has learned more from Red Knives. Refers to an abundance of animals on banks of Coppermine river.
Extent	2 sheets
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Sender	John Franklin
Sender Location	Fort Chipewyan, Athabasca Lake [Canada ]
Recipient	Unknown
Recipient Location	No address
Archive Creator	Sir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth

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