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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
    - 1 - Letters of Sarah Henrietta Kay, daughter of William Porden and sister-in-law of John Franklin - 1797-1860
      - 1 - Letters from John Franklin to his sister-in-law Sarah Henrietta Kay - 1825-1833

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D8760/F/FKA/1/1/12
Former Reference	D3311/29/11
Title	Letter from John Franklin to his sister-in-law Sarah Henrietta Kay, on arrangements immediately after his return from the second Arctic land expedition
Date	3 Oct 1827
Description	Sorry for cause of detention at Greenwich, but hopes for Mr Kay's speedy recovery following Dr Domville's treatment and advice. Was unable to visit: was discussing with the Governor and Committee of the Hudson Bay Company the various accounts of the expedition. Lists similar forthcoming commitments with the Colonial Office, Sir George Cockburn, Mr Barrow and Governor and Deputy Governor of the Hudson Bay Company. Has had a good report from Mrs Cracroft about improvement in Eleanor's eyes, but will see doctor for advice. Has drawings which he may be allowed to show her; needs to discuss with her and Mr Kay arrangements for the Devonshire Street house.
Extent	1 sheet
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
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Sender	John Franklin
Sender Location	Warner Hotel
Recipient	Sarah Henrietta Kay
Recipient Location	Royal Hospital, Greenwich
Archive Creator	Kay family of London
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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Term	Mackenzie River Expedition (1825)

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