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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]
      - 1 - Letters from Eleanor Anne Porden, later Franklin, to John Franklin, later her husband - 1821-1824

Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D8760/F/FSJ/1/1/12
Former Reference	D3311/8/1/7
Title	Letter from Eleanor Anne Porden to John Franklin, on arrangements for meeting up with people, including reference to Jane Griffin
Date	[mid Jan 1823]
Description	Sent after previous note proved to be of no use; Dr Thomson is unable to ride out tomorrow due to continued illness of his horse; Franklin can come when he wants; Miss Griffin has also cheated her, but Eleanor has her equivalent in a second walk; she makes it a rule never to be disppointed, as as something better always comes in its place. Undated, but context suggests mid-Jan 1823.
Extent	1 sheet
Level	Item
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Sender	Eleanor Anne Porden
Sender Location	No address
Recipient	John Franklin
Recipient Location	Frith Street
Archive Creator	Sir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
Transcript or Index	My Dear Sir It is a pleasant thing when one has had the trouble of writing a note to find that it is of no use. However, as it is a pity that good intentions should ever be lost I always make a point of sending mine on such occasions. Dr. Thomson has just been here to say that his Coach Horse continues so ill as to prevent my promised ride tomorrow – so you may come if you like, & when you like. Miss Griffin has also cheated me today, but I have had my equivalent in a second walk. Do you know I make it a rule never to be disappointed, having found that something better always comes in place of the said seeming grievance. Adieu, pour la deuxieme fois – yours affectionately – E A Porden. [Addressed to] Captn Franklin Frith Street

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