Thomas Adam Franklin collection 1800

Franklin Thomas Adam 1774-1807

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Franklin, John, 1786-1847

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British explorer, credited with discovery of Northwest Passage; died on his third arctic expedition, 1847. From the description of ALS, 1827 Nov. 29, London, to Catherine Franklin, Nottingham. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122489346 Sir John Franklin, British naval officer and Arctic explorer. From the description of Sir John Franklin manuscript material : 2 items, 1819-1823 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 226044023 ...

Thomas Adam Franklin

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Thomas Adam Franklin was born in 1774 at Spilsby, Lincolnshire, the eldest son of Willingham and Hannah Franklin and brother of the Arctic explorer, John Franklin. He served as a colonel of a regiment of volunteer cavalry before becoming involved in various business enterprises. He committed suicide in 1807 after a disastrous financial speculation in which he lost all his own and much of his father's money. From the guide to the Thomas Adam Franklin collection, 1800, (Scott Polar Res...