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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FSJ/1/15/29
Former ReferenceD3311/40/33
TitleTyped transcript of letter from Eleanor Anne Franklin to her sister-in-law Elizabeth (Betsey) Franklin, on preparations for new expedition, original dated 5 Feb 1824
Date[20th cent]
DescriptionLast "new sister" to be written to; concerns about own health; does not share Betsey's fears about John's new expedition; had always expected him to go in the Spring but now has him for almost another year before departure; boats and stores being readied at Greenwich; "Companies" are now supporting the expedition; trust in "Providence" and "every human precaution"; reassures Betsey; love to father-in-law; expecting a child; family news and love, James, Mrs Sprainger, Mr Chislett
Extent3 sheets
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
SenderEleanor Anne Franklin
Sender Location55 Devonshire Street, Portland Place
RecipientElizabeth Franklin
Recipient LocationHenry Sellwood's Esqre, Horncastle, Lincolnshire
Archive CreatorSir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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