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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FEG/1/39/3
Former ReferenceD3287/31/1/47
TitleLetter from Lady Mary Simpkinson to her niece Eleanor Isabella Franklin, while Eleanor is in Van Diemen's Land [now Tasmania], about which Lady Mary asks her to write
Date11 Oct 1837
DescriptionShe often thinks of Eleanor with affection and great interest. She is glad to hear that she is improving in knowledge and accomplishments as well as aspects of her character. She would like Eleanor to write to her about Van Diemens Land, with a view of Government House, and information about the rooms and who they belong to. Sends kind regards to Miss Williamson and love to Mary Franklin, asks to be remembered to Mrs Cracroft.
Extent1 sheet
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
SenderMary Simpkinson
Sender LocationHedingham Castle [Essex]
RecipientEleanor Isabella Franklin
Recipient LocationGovernment House, Hobart Town [in pencil]
Archive CreatorEleanor Isabella Franklin, later Eleanor Gell (1824-1860)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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