Letter from Hannah Booth to her niece Eleanor Isabella Gell, concerning hopes and reassurance on search expedition for Franklin, with assorted family news Mentions Mary Anne Kendall, Caroline Gell; appreciative of Eleanor's concerns for her feelings, trusts in God but trying not to get away with feeling that "all is well", has never lost hope; complete absence of information about where the expedition has gone; sure that God is guiding them; hopes that everyone will be brought back safe to their families; cannot hear anything until April or maybe end of March; injunction to build upon what they know for certain; trust in God; Eleanor's duties; will send a parcel for Louisa Tennyson Turner via Annie Weld, memento of Aunt Booth's sister; letter from "your Aunt", Richard is getting better, has agreed "to give up Woodhall" and help his father when he is able to; arrangements for Catharine coming from Devon; Mr and Mrs Gell spent evening with them; love to Mrs Kendall if she is there; Eleanor's expected baby . Paper black-edged. 9 Mar 1850