Letter from Hannah Booth to her niece Eleanor Isabella Gell, including references to search expedition being sent to the Behring Strait Expecting arrival of nephew; purchased presents for Eleanor, John Franklin and baby to send by their father; wishes that niece could have come with her husband; newspapers say that sailing vessel with supplies being sent to Behring Strait, steamer will tow it through Straits of Magellan; Admiralty will not send out another steamer; 'Isobel'achieved a lot in a short time, would achieve more than a sailing ship with an inexperienced Commander; angry that whims are indulged; hopes that will hear from Captain Collinson or Sir Edward Belcher this season; hopes to see brother and companions come home 2 Feb 1853