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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FSJ/1/4/1
Former ReferenceD3311/28/4
TitleLetter from James Franklin to his brother John Franklin, on his life in India, including on being injured by fall of horse and on his military duites as adjutant
Date7 Dec 1812
DescriptionHas come to Calcutta for medical advice about kidney stone.  May need to return to England.  Injured when a horse fell.  Has told only John Franklin and Willingham. Sets out what he has told other relatives about being in Calcutta. Heard news of John Franklin sailing.  Writes about Army matters; gives details of his duties as adjutant, including study of eastern languages.  Refers to arrival of Charles Booth, but was unable to meet him.
Writing quite faint. Postmarked "9 Ju 13", "10 Ju 13", "2 No 13" and "5 No 13"
Extent1 sheet
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
SenderJames Franklin
Sender LocationCalcutta, India
RecipientJohn Franklin
Recipient LocationH.M.S Bedford, Portsmouth
Archive CreatorSir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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