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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FKA/3/4/12
Former ReferenceD3287/26/21/24
TitleLetter from Eleanor Isabella Franklin to her cousin Frances Kay, during the time before Sir Franklin set off on his final expedition
Date13 Mar [1845]
DescriptionConcerning the health of her father, who had a cold and slight bilious attack last Saturday and is complaining of a stiff neck today; they have not yet decided on lodgings, but Mama comes up from Brighton tomorrow; Mary Anne Kendall has written and sent father another skin cap and warm socks, which belonged to Mr Kendall and will be useful for when he goes north; Grandpapa [John Griffin] is in the drawing room this evening; Miss Roget (sister of Dr Roget) has asked after Frances's aunt.
Letter only dated 19 March, but context makes year 1845.
Extent1 sheet
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
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SenderEleanor Isabella Franklin
Sender LocationBedford Place
RecipientFrances Kay
Recipient LocationNo address
Archive CreatorKay family of London
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
FormatDocument
TermFranklin Expedition (1845)
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