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Harrison, Edward Newell, Paymaster, c.1791-1854. (Manuscript) 1841-1853 HRR
Personal collection belonging to Edward Newell Harrison, clerk in charge HMS ASSISTANCE, including a journal, playbills, book of coloured views of the Arctic, etc, 1850-52, with additional material consisting of prints photographs, calling cards, letters re widow's pension, arctic medal present…
Letters relating to polar exploration and the search for John Franklin 1857-06-03 AGC/51/2
The letter lists the officers and men who served in the three Arctic expeditions Back had participated in, in response to an request from the Admiralty, which was considering establishing a medal for Arctic exploration.…
Letter to Mrs Crowe. (Manuscript) AGC/F/10/2
An undated letter from Lady Jane Franklin addressed to Mrs Crowe. It is an effusive, thank-you note written after a visit to the Mediterranean.
Letters relating to polar exploration and the search for John Franklin 1863-06-01 AGC/51/3
Written on paper headed 'Protestant Parish Office, Durlach' and stamped by the Upper Office of the Grand Duchy of Baden in Durlach.

Transcription of the letter in German and then also translated in English:

Evangelisches Stadtpfarramt
Durlach
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Letter to Mr Crowe from Lady Franklin. (Manuscript) 1847-02-25 AGC/F/10/1
Letter written by Lady Jane Franklin, to Mr Crowe. It is written nearly two years after her husband's departure on his fatal voyage but before news of his death reached England.…
Letters, Lady Jane Franklin (Manuscript) 1853-1924 AGC/F/9/1-3
Undelivered letter from Lady Jane Franklin to her husband Sir John Franklin dated 30 Mar 1853 and a letter from W F Rawnsley, a relative of Lady Franklin, dated 3 Jun 1924.
Letters, Lady Jane Franklin (Manuscript) 1847-02-25 AGC/F/10/1-2
Two letters written by Lady Jane Franklin.
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