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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FEG/1/34/12
Former ReferenceD3287/31/13
TitleLetter from Mary Anne Kendall to her cousin Eleanor Isabella Gell, mainly on the employment prospects for her son, Edward
Date19 Jul [1856]
DescriptionEdward wanting to be elected to King Edward School, Birmingham; he is wanted to stand for Glenalmond [college in Perth, Scotland] if not elected to Birmingham; he did not get Westminster because he was not a public school man; only wants to tutor privately on a temporary basis; thanks to Eleanor for suggesting someone; Edward visiting the Fosters; Edward appreciates being among intelligent and intellectual people; Josephine’s illness; Sir John Richardson keeping visitors away; letters to Josephine; clinging to life; wrong not to be prayed with; Edward wants employment leading to Holy Orders; what will happen to Emma Simpkinson?; is Maria going into a convent?
Letter dated only 19 July, but 1856 added in pencil
Extent1 sheet
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
SenderMary Anne Kendall
Sender LocationNo address
RecipientEleanor Isabella Gell
Recipient LocationNo address
Archive CreatorEleanor Isabella Franklin, later Eleanor Gell (1824-1860)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
CopiesA digital copy of this item can be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
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