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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FEG/1/2/8
Former ReferenceD3287/31/8
TitleLetter from Lady Franklin to her step-daughter Eleanor Isabella Franklin, during her travels in the Mediterranean
Date3 Mar 1832
DescriptionIn a hurry, sailing to Malta, going to Egypt, Asia Minor, Turkey and Greece; Papa ordered to sea two weeks ago, but she is not allowed to go with him, will meet him in port; leaving Eleanor's letter for him for when he gets back; won't get so many letters from her but she will think of Eleanor whilst away; hopes Papa will write to Eleanor; Aunt Simpkinson will visit from Hastings; cousin Henry Kay in Corfu, not on board the Rainbow due to illness, now recovering, being her "aide-de-camp"; nicely written letter to Papa, hopes Eleanor will improve in everything, especially "goodness"; asks for God's blessings on Eleanor and on everyone.
Extent1 sheet
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
SenderJane Franklin
Sender LocationCorfu
RecipientEleanor Isabella Franklin
Recipient LocationAt Mrs Cracroft's, 1 Ephraim Place, Tunbridge Wells
Archive CreatorEleanor Isabella Franklin, later Eleanor Gell (1824-1860)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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