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D8760 - Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth - 1714-1994
F - Family records of the extended Franklin family and the Gell family of Hopton Hall - 1714-1994
FKA - Records of the Kay family, related to Sir John Franklin by his marriage to his first wife, Eleanor - 1797-1860
3 - Letters written to the children of Joseph and Sarah Henrietta Kay - 1826-1849
4 - Letters from Eleanor Isabella Franklin to her cousin (Sarah) Frances Kay - 1837-1849
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D8760/F/FKA/3/4/11
Former Reference
D3287/26/21/17
Title
Letter from Eleanor Isabella Franklin to her cousin Frances Kay, including reference to the recall of Sir John Franklin to England
Date
13 Jun 1843
Description
Mentions John Franklin’s recall. Jane Franklin has sent a copy of the Tasmanian Journal along with a white kangaroo to Queen Victoria. Hopes that the new Bishop will follow the example of the Bishop of Australia in his solemn protest against Catholic interference.
Extent
1 sheet
Level
Item
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
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Sender
Eleanor Isabella Franklin
Sender Location
Government House [Hobart]
Recipient
Frances Kay
Recipient Location
No address
Archive Creator
Kay family of London
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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