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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]
      - 9 - Letters by John Richardson to his naval colleague and friend John Franklin - 1823-1828

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D8760/F/FSJ/1/9/11
Former Reference	D3311/55/10
Title	Letter by John Richardson to John Franklin, on his work at Chatham and preparations for the second Arctic land expedition
Date	27 Sep 1824
Description	Reports extent of cholera amongst recruits. Invites Franklin to visit Chatham and mentions other distinguished visitors. Describes a boat compass invented by Captain Phillips. Has informed the author of the rejection of her novel. Reports on various aspects of progress toward publication of Parry's Appendix and his own and Franklin's works. Reports his thoughts about timing of an application to be superseded before expedition departure. Asks about Back's expected return and about appointment of a successor to Bushnan. Asks to be informed when either of Hudson's Bay Company ships arrive. Asks Franklin to write to Garry about plant, anmal and bird specimens which they may be carrying.
Extent	1 sheet
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Sender	John Richardson
Sender Location	Chatham
Recipient	John Franklin
Recipient Location	Vale Cottage, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Archive Creator	Sir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth

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