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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D8760/F/FKA/1/1/25
Former Reference	D3311/29/15
Title	Letter from John Franklin to his sister-in-law Sarah Henrietta Kay, on his daughter's improved health and travel plans
Date	15 Sep 1829
Description	Reports in detail his daughter's health and recent travels: has recovered while staying at Ingoldmells. Now intends for her to go to Brighton to benefit from sea bathing in October: describes intended journeys: he and Lady Franklin will then go to Cheltenham. Reports on daily sight-seeing, travelling on horseback or in an open carriage. Mary Booth gaining strength. Records doubts about the wisdom of Mr & Mrs [?] Tinny setting up a shop and is not willing to lend them money.
Extent	1 sheet
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Sender	John Franklin
Sender Location	Nottingham
Recipient	Sarah Henrietta Kay
Recipient Location	6 Gower Street, Bedford Square, London
Archive Creator	Kay family of London
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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