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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D8760/F/FKA/1/1/22
Former Reference	D3311/29/7
Title	Letter from John Franklin to his sister-in-law Sarah Henrietta Kay, on his proposed marriage to Jane Griffin and his travel plans
Date	3 Jul 1828
Description	About to go to Nottingham. Thanks for calling on Miss Jane [Griffin], who was pleased at the visit. Gives assurance that marriage will not reduce his affection for the Kay family. Gives details of his travel plans. "I do not now feel the horror I once did either at receiving or answering the letters of my friends." Refers to arrangements about his house. Sends good wishes to Emily and regrets not having seen her two young ones.
Extent	1 sheet
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Sender	John Franklin
Sender Location	Town [London]
Recipient	Sarah Henrietta Kay
Recipient Location	No address
Archive Creator	Kay family of London
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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