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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/GHW/1/3/8
Former ReferenceD3311/83/63
TitleLetter (dictated) from Sophia Cracroft to John Philip Gell, rejecting the claim to the Phillips portrait
Date21 Dec 1891
DescriptionWas unaware of Gell's claim to the Phillip's portrait of Sir John Franklin; claim should have been brought forward in Lady Franklin's lifetime; she declines to recognise it. Apology for not answering immediately, as she was unwell. Signed by Sophia Cracroft.
Extent1 sheet
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
SenderSophia Cracroft
Sender Location45 Phillimore Gardens, Kensington
RecipientJohn Philip Gell
Recipient LocationBuxted Rectory [Sussex]
Archive CreatorHenry Willingham Gell (1856-1942)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth

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