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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FKA/1/1/25
Former ReferenceD3311/29/15
TitleLetter from John Franklin to his sister-in-law Sarah Henrietta Kay, on his daughter's improved health and travel plans
Date15 Sep 1829
DescriptionReports 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.
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LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
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SenderJohn Franklin
Sender LocationNottingham
RecipientSarah Henrietta Kay
Recipient Location6 Gower Street, Bedford Square, London
Archive CreatorKay family of London
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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