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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]
10 - Correspondence of John Franklin from members of the Kay family - 1825-1834
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D8760/F/FSJ/1/10/1
Former Reference
D3311/30/1
Title
Letter from Henrietta Emillia Anna Kay to her uncle Sir John Franklin
Date
30 May 1825
Description
Hopes the rapid progress of his voyage will mean a speedier return. Has heard his account of Niagara Falls and gives a relevant excerpt from a book. Has seen portraits of him and of Dr Richardson at an exhibition: lists other pictures she enjoyed. Sends remembrances from Captain MacKinley and his family. Describes an arbour built in the garden. Sends good wishes from her sisters Ellen and Eliza, and so would Toby were she old enough to understand.
Extent
1 sheet
Level
Item
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
Sender
Henrietta Emillia Anna Kay
Sender Location
Royal Hospital [Greenwich]
Recipient
John Franklin
Recipient Location
No address
Archive Creator
Sir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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