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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FKA/2/1/8
Former ReferenceD3311/29/20
TitleLetter from Sir John Franklin to his relative Joseph Kay, during his tour of duty in the Mediteranean, including on Henry Kay's satisfactory conduct on board H.M.S. Rainbow
Date29 Dec 1831
DescriptionHas been on shore suffering with lumbago so has not observed Henry's conduct, but has received satisfactory accounts.  Describes Henry's duties and gaps in the instruction he received at an earlier posting.  Henry has taken part in a theatrical performance.  Has heard from Mrs Cracoft about a day spent with Mr Kay at Tunbridge Wells. Reports news of his daughter. Refers to tenancies of houses in Baker Street and Devonshire Street.  Hopes to go to Malta soon. Refers to political conflict in Greece.
Extent1 sheet
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
SenderJohn Franklin
Sender LocationHMS Rainbow, Corfu [Greece]
RecipientJoseph Kay
Recipient Location6 Gower Street, Bedford Square, London
Archive CreatorKay family of London
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
AcknowledgementsRoger Jennens

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