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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FEG/1/6/9
Former ReferenceD3287/1/10/5/2-3
TitleLetter from Elizabeth Gell to her daughter-in-law Eleanor Isabella Gell, including on arrangements for visit of grandchildren while the Gells are in Lincolnshire: with envelope
Date18 Jun 1853
DescriptionArrangements for grandchildren to visit, and for Eleanor and John to visit after their visit to Lincolnshire; thinks the children would have preferred to have both nurses with them but it is up to Eleanor to decide; sorry to hear that Eleanor’s cook has lost her baby, wishes that they could take her too, but hopes cook and husband will stay with Eleanor; had no idea that Isabella’s life was in danger, had heard from Mrs Jameson and knew that Isabella was still suffering, hope that Isabella will recover; pleased that Mr Godley’s arrival means that “something authentic” will be discovered about the Canterbury Settlement, hopes that John will write and tell them about it, once he is “clear of the whole matter”; sorry that Eleanor was not well; asks to be remembered to Emma Franklin, hoping she is well, with concern that Emma should not live where she had previously lived; Messrs Hubbard and Mr Mope, Curate of Brailsford, have offered their services as missionaries, one of the Messrs Hubbard going with the “J.P.G. Society”; Lizzie enquires if Lady Simpkinson has a [?]vote for the Governesses Benevolent Institution; Lizzie and everyone send love.
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LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
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SenderElizabeth Gell
Sender LocationDuffield Bank
RecipientEleanor Isabella Gell
Recipient Location16, Upper Seymour Street, Portman Square, London
Archive CreatorEleanor Isabella Franklin, later Eleanor Gell (1824-1860)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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