| Description | 3 June. Evening of Eleanor's 9th birthday, toasting her and thinking of her, hoping that she can understand God's purpose and prepare for eternal life as she grows older; not clear when Eleanor will see Papa again, depends when Admiralty recall him to England, might be October. He would like to keep his ship as long as possible, but his greatest pleasure wil be to see his daughter again; would Eleanor and cousin like to come with Lady Franklin when Papa gets next ship?; must study in the meantime; Lady Franklin met an American family called Robertson in Athens, children have sent some gifts for Eleanor; wants more detailed letters from Eleanor; glad that everyone recovered from influenza; recounts death of father and mother of Lucy Lyon; Lady Franklin and Papa have been living more than 2 months at Malta whilst ship being repaired; Papa will write to Aunt overleaf; Papa sends his best love and many happy returns of the day; Lady Franklin's best love to Aunt and cousins; Mrs Harrison and Miss Herring send love to Eleanor and cousins; did Eleanor find out the meaning of Maltese words, "Be kind to everyone" .
7 June [to sister]; doesn’t have much time to write, is late and packet sailing in the morning; Commander in Chief expected to arrive tomorrow; Jane and friends sailing for Athens in the morning; Jane busy writing; new arrangements for Mediterranean mail; worried that James has lost a lot of money when Mackintosh and Co., Calcutta failed; John Franklin's ship is ready for sea and will be dispatched soon, no idea where yet; may be going to Smyrna or Eastern Levant; not to be surprised if she doesn't hear from him so often. PS: Sir P Malcolm has arrived, John Franklin sails in 2 days' time, Jane Franklin sails tomorrow: 8 June. |
| Recipient | Eleanor Isabella Franklin |
| Recipient Location | Mrs I. Cracroft, Kelsey Cottages, Tunbridge Wells |