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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/1/1/14
Former Reference	D3311/29/28
Title	Letter from John Franklin to his sister-in-law Sarah Henrietta Kay, on arrangements for taking a house, travel plans, and his daughter Eleanor
Date	13 Oct 1827
Description	Thanks for trouble taken about his house. Describes the requirements for a room for his daughter and Bonner, as discussed with his sister Mrs Cracroft. Mrs Booth will be accompanied by her daughter Mary. His eldest sister will not arrive before the others have left for Brighton. He needs to return to London via Nottingham. Describes intended journey of Mrs Booth and party from Horncastle via Stamford to London. Refers to an unnamed man: doesn't know his address: has doubts about having him in the house: might manage without him: if necessary Tysoe might be employed, but he is not familiar with London, nor with waiting at table. Acknowledges regret that he didn't take Mary Anne to see other family members: he was not aware that she'd been invited. Mentions a county dispensary ball which Mary Anne could have attended. Describes time spent playing with his daughter and his observations of her health. Confirms Dr Bonsfield's recommendation of a South Coast location for her. Mentions local postal arrangements. Getting interrupted by visitors and troubled by a poor pen and thick ink. Letter dated Saturday 13 1827, with postmark looking as if it were sent on 15 October.
Extent	1 sheet
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
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Sender	John Franklin
Sender Location	Horncastle
Recipient	Sarah Henrietta Kay
Recipient Location	6 Gower Street, Bedford Square, London
Archive Creator	Kay family of London
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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