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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
FLJ - Records of Jane, Lady Franklin nee Griffin, second wife of Sir John Franklin - 1841-1871
1 - Correspondence of Lady Franklin, including copies - 1844-1867
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D8760/F/FLJ/1/6
Former Reference
D3311/82/1/8
Title
Letter from Lady Franklin to Archdeacon Davies
Date
25 Apr 1853
Description
Not yet received documents signed by members of the College [Christ College, Hobert] but has received from him copy of newspaper extracted by him; gratified at proof of friendship from friends in Tasmania; expressions that she is still hopeful that Franklin and the others may still be alive is some inaccessible place from whence they are unable to communicate or travel. Paper black-edged.
Extent
1 sheet
Level
Item
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
Sender
Jane Franklin
Sender Location
48 Devonshire Street, Portland Place
Recipient
Archdeacon Davies
Recipient Location
No address
Archive Creator
Jane Griffin later Lady Franklin (1791-1875)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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