Typed transcript of letter from Eleanor Anne Franklin to her sister-in-law Elizabeth (Betsey) Franklin, on preparations for new expedition, original dated 5 Feb 1824 Last "new sister" to be written to; concerns about own health; does not share Betsey's fears about John's new expedition; had always expected him to go in the Spring but now has him for almost another year before departure; boats and stores being readied at Greenwich; "Companies" are now supporting the expedition; trust in "Providence" and "every human precaution"; reassures Betsey; love to father-in-law; expecting a child; family news and love, James, Mrs Sprainger, Mr Chislett [20th cent]