Letter from Elizabeth Gell to her daughter-in-law Eleanor Isabella Gell, including on hopes of Sir John Franklin's survival: with envelope Pleased and grateful to God to receive “testimonials” relating to John and the hoped for “important station”, trusting in a friend of “unerring wisdom and love” to obtain the result; hopes that Eleanor will have news of her father, asks when will “the vessels be ready to go?”; Elizabeth and Harriet wrote to tell Eleanor that the Gell family is moving to Duffield Bank, but not before Lady Day [25 March]; tenant leaving at Christmas, repairs to be done; John hopes to see them when they move, not coming to Derby via London but hope to see them for a long visit: Mrs Hall says Eleanor is looking thin, Eleanor herself says that she is not strong; Frederick is expected about 27th but they can come anytime they wish even if she and Mr Gell go to Derby for a few days: she not want to press them to accept, wishes that they lived nearer, hopes Eleanor understands what she means about pleasure in seeing them; everyone rejoices about the “testimony” in respect of John; prayers for him and for Eleanor. Written on inside of envelope: Eyes are not currently getting worse but if Eleanor knows of anyone in London who has some expertise would she let her know? 8 Dec 1849