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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FKA/2/1/7
Former ReferenceD3311/29/19
TitleLetter from Sir John Franklin to his relative Joseph Kay, on the arrival of Kay's son, Henry Kay, on board H.M.S. Rainbow
Date26 Nov 1831
DescriptionReports Henry's arrival.  Suggests the amount his parents should pay as an allowance and how this should be paid.  Not able to reply to the letters which Henry has brought.  Reports an improvement in Lady Franklin's health.
Extent1 sheet
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
SenderJohn Franklin
Sender LocationHMS Rainbow, Corfu [Greece]
RecipientJoseph Kay
Recipient LocationGower Street, Bedford Square, London
Archive CreatorKay family of London
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
AcknowledgementsRoger Jennens

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