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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FEG/1/2/5
Former ReferenceD3287/31/8
TitleLetter from Lady Franklin to her step-daughter Eleanor Isabella Franklin, on the possibility of Eleanor living with her and the Simpkinsons at Cheltenham
Date[1830]
DescriptionReceived a long letter from Eleanor written with Sophy's help; wants another letter; Papa coming to see her; does she want to come back with Papa or stay with Aunt Cracroft longer before coming to Cheltenham to live with them and the Simpkinson family; description of Simpkinson cousins, Frank goes to Westminster School; has seen Mrs Hanson and Miss Herring and asked them about Eleanor; hopes she continues to be good; better to be good than pretty or tall; love and kisses from Mama and Papa; love to Aunt and cousins.
Marked "183?" at top in pencil.
Extent1 sheet
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
SenderJane Franklin
Sender Location55 Devonshire Street
RecipientEleanor Isabella Gell
Recipient LocationNo address
Archive CreatorEleanor Isabella Franklin, later Eleanor Gell (1824-1860)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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