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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
  - FSJ - Records of Sir John Franklin - 1810-[early 20th cent]
    - 1 - Correspondence of Sir John Franklin - 1810-[early 20th cent]
      - 10 - Correspondence of John Franklin from members of the Kay family - 1825-1834

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D8760/F/FSJ/1/10/1
Former Reference	D3311/30/1
Title	Letter from Henrietta Emillia Anna Kay to her uncle Sir John Franklin
Date	30 May 1825
Description	Hopes the rapid progress of his voyage will mean a speedier return. Has heard his account of Niagara Falls and gives a relevant excerpt from a book. Has seen portraits of him and of Dr Richardson at an exhibition: lists other pictures she enjoyed. Sends remembrances from Captain MacKinley and his family. Describes an arbour built in the garden. Sends good wishes from her sisters Ellen and Eliza, and so would Toby were she old enough to understand.
Extent	1 sheet
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Sender	Henrietta Emillia Anna Kay
Sender Location	Royal Hospital [Greenwich]
Recipient	John Franklin
Recipient Location	No address
Archive Creator	Sir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth

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