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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]
      - 14 - Letters, notes and unfinished drafts written by John Franklin - 1819-1840

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D8760/F/FSJ/1/14/13
Former Reference	D3311/59/2
Title	Letter in handwriting of Sir John Franklin briefly summarising contents of letter to Sir George Gipps introducing Mr Smith
Date	[c1840]
Description	Mr Smith was 17 years in the Customs Department, a 1st assistant naval officer, had a son aged 18 and daughter aged 14, recommended by the Marquis Camden. [Sir George Gipps was Colonial Governor of New South Wales for 1838-1846]
Extent	1 sheets
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Sender	John Franklin
Recipient	George Gipps
Archive Creator	Sir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth

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