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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FSJ/1/1/8
Former ReferenceD3311/8/1/11
TitleLetter from Eleanor Anne Porden to John Franklin, advising him of her availablity later in the day, referring also to the writing of his his book
Date28 Dec 1822
DescriptionShe does not remember whether he was likely to call today; thought it right to let him know she will be out until 4 c'clock on business for her sister, who is confined to her bed. She hopes the fine cold weather suits him and the book; she used to find a hard frost good for writing, and it ought to fit with his subject
Extent1 sheet
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
SenderEleanor Anne Porden
Sender LocationGower Street
RecipientJohn Franklin
Recipient Location60, Frith Street [Soho Square, London]
Archive CreatorSir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
Transcript or Index(Written in pencil) Dec 28th 1822

My dear Sir,
I do not remember accurately whether you said you were likely to call on me today, and lest I should in that case miss the pleasure of seeing you, I thought it right to let you know that I am obliged to be out till near four o'clock on some business for my sister who is confined to her bed.
I hope this fine cold weather suits both you and the book. I used always to find a hard frost propitious to my writing, and certainly it ought to be peculiarly congenial to the subject of your narrative.
Believe me ever
very sincerely yours
Eleanor Anne Porden

Gower Street
Dec'r 28 1822

Addressed:
Captain Franklin, R.N.
60 Frith Street.
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