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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FEG/1/37/2
Former ReferenceD3287/32/1/12
TitleLetter from John Griffin to Eleanor Isabella Franklin. including references to the return of Lady Franklin to Tasmania after her travels in Australia
Date2 Nov 1842
DescriptionReceipt of letter at Tunbridge where they are staying until the middle of the month, with Emma being unwell; last August they made another tour in Germany, visiting the baths and returning home by Antwerp; glad to hear her Mama has returned safely from her perils and privations; thanks for account of the New College, for which he wishes success.
Extent1 sheet
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
SenderJohn Griffin
Sender LocationBedford Place
RecipientEleanor Isabella Franklin
Recipient LocationTasmania
Archive CreatorEleanor Isabella Franklin, later Eleanor Gell (1824-1860)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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