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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FSJ/1/15/22
Former ReferenceD3311/40/25
TitleTyped transcript of letter from John Franklin to his sister Miss Franklin, on the preparations for his first Arctic land expedition, original dated 11 May 1819
Date[20th cent]
DescriptionPreparation for an expedition; Dr Richardson, Messrs Bach and Hood to join; ship "Prince of Wales" belonging to Hudson's Bay Company; calling at Stromness to collect men and supplies; will go to Fort York then Ahapascan then Stone Lake; getting Indian guides; practising bivouacing, foraging and walking in snow shoes; following Hearne's track; expect to be absent two and a half years; expedition now in public domain so family can mention it; hoping and praying for God's assistance; love and duty to father and family
Extent3 sheets
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
SenderJohn Franklin
Sender Location33 Fleet Street
RecipientElizabeth Franklin
Recipient LocationHorncastle, Lincolnshire
Archive CreatorSir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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