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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
  - FSJ - Records of Sir John Franklin - 1810-[early 20th cent]
    - 1 - Correspondence of Sir John Franklin - 1810-[early 20th cent]
      - 1 - Letters from Eleanor Anne Porden, later Franklin, to John Franklin, later her husband - 1821-1824

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D8760/F/FSJ/1/1/10
Former Reference	D3311/8/1/19
Title	Letter from Eleanor Anne Porden to John Franklin, on arrangements for meeting for tea the next day
Date	[early 1823]
Description	She expects Mrs Byrne, an old lady and friend of hers, to tea tomorrow, with probably Miss Appleton as well; if he returns from Woolwich in reasonable time, she hopes he will not object to meet them or playing a rubber; no answer required
Extent	1 sheet
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
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Sender	Eleanor Anne Porden
Sender Location	No address
Recipient	John Franklin
Recipient Location	60, Frith Street [Soho Square, London]
Archive Creator	Sir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
Transcript or Index	My Dear Sir I expect an old lady, Mrs Byrne, a most worthy & affectionate friend of mine, to tea here tomorrow, Wednesday, and there is also a probability of Miss Appleton. If you return from Woolwich in reasonable time let me hope you will not have any objection to meet them, or to encounter us three ladies at a very quiet rubber. Fine weather attend your excursion. Yours affectionately E A Porden Tuesday night No answer required [Addressed to] Capt.n Franklin R.N. 60 Frith Street

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