Letter from James Franklin to his brother John Franklin, relating to the death of John's wife, Eleanor As he will have heard from Hannah [Booth] and Mrs Kay, he is saved the distressing task of telling him about the "melancholy event"; nothing could have stopped the progress of the disease, which was thought to have developed from whooping cough when she was aged 6; attendance at funeral by mutual friends; Mr Kay looking into a memorial tablet, but it would have been too expensive for the chapel where she is buried; the baby is in excellent health and going in Lincolnshire with Hannah; the tenancy of the house may be possibly by Miss Beechey, following apllication by the Beechey family. He has been able to contact through Mr Beaumont, brother-in-law of Mr Elliot, and Admiral Sotheron, Lord Combermere, who has indicated he may help when he gets command of the Indian Army; it does not look as if his wife will be able to join him, if he goes to India; greetings from Captains Kater and Sabine; Hannah returns to Lincolnshire in the next week or so, taking the baby with her; Hannah is uncomfortable with Mrs Kay, as she is an eternal fidget; Mr Garry will call to see the baby. 9 Mar 1825