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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/1/9/4
Former Reference	D3311/55/3
Former Reference	D3311/74/2/2
Title	Letter by John Richardson to John Franklin, on preparations for second Arctic land expedition
Date	10 Feb [1824]
Description	Has no objection to Murray's offer to have his portrait engraved. Asks for Douglas to see the proof and to make alterations if necessary. Refers to previous request for someone skilled in dealing with specimens to be sent in advance. Prof Jameson now trying to get such a person to be sent with Parry. Will prepare a bale of paper for plant drying. Asks Franklin for details of specific animals he would like to be collected in advance. Considers qualities of McVicar and McLeod as possible expedition members. Pleased at trials of Macintosh's canvas. Capt Scoresby is at Liverpool but his book can be sent care of Prof Jameson. Asks when Parry's work will be available. Invites Franklin and wife to visit Edinburgh. Refers to possible retirement of Dr Vance from Greenwich Hospital. Letter dated 10 Feb 1823 in text but postmark, context of preparations for expedition and reference to Mrs Franklin suggest the year should be 1824. Bottom right-hand corner had been cut away [for autograph], but has been reunited.
Extent	1 sheet
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Sender	John Richardson
Sender Location	111 Lauriston Place [Edinburgh]
Recipient	John Franklin
Recipient Location	Devonshire Street, Portland Place [London]
Archive Creator	Sir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth

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