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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FKA/1/1/28
Former ReferenceD3311/29/16
TitleLetter from John Franklin to his sister-in-law Sarah Henrietta Kay, following news of his appointment to command H.M.S. Rainbow
Date28 Aug 1830
DescriptionThanks her for congratulations on his H.M.S. Rainbow appointment.  Number of midshipmen is limited so unable to appoint Dr Domville's son.  Sorry not to have seen William when he called: would like to see his print of Greenwich Hospital.  Discusses how to promote the print.  Has seen the first stone laid at Kensington of Sir John Soames's observatory.  Offers advice for Henry's career.  Mentions his brother soon to reach England.  Hopes to see Mary Anne upon his return.  Postscript: a request for William to send a print.  Reports Eleanor to be well and happy. 
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LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
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SenderJohn Franklin
Sender LocationDevonshire Street [London]
RecipientSarah Henrietta Kay
Recipient LocationRoyal Hospital, Greenwich
Archive CreatorKay family of London
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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