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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FSJ/1/9/9
Former ReferenceD3311/55/8
TitleLetter by John Richardson to John Franklin, on preparations for the second Arctic land expedition and the health benefits of Kent
Date29 Jun 1824
DescriptionThe letter is headed with a list of foodstuffs.  Refers to loading and paddling of canoes.  Offers advice about number of Canadians needed as paddlers.  Pleased at good news of Mrs Franklin and "Missey".  Disapproves of their doctor's dismissive view of the benefits for Mrs Franklin of the air in Kent.  Advocates benefits of Chatham in comparison with Sussex.  Would have invited Bushnan had he known in time of Bushnan's marriage.  Pleased that McVicar got another canoe and expresses hopes for their progress.
Extent1 sheet
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
SenderJohn Richardson
Sender LocationNo address [Chatham postmarked]
RecipientJohn Franklin
Recipient Location55 Devonshire Street, Portland Place [London]
Archive CreatorSir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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