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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FKA/1/3/6
Former ReferenceD3311/9/10
TitleLetter from Eleanor Anne Franklin to her sister Sarah Henrietta Kay, on the death of her husband's father, Willingham Franklin
Date5 Mar [1824]
DescriptionThe Captain has just received news of his fathers death. Going to Lincolnshire with his brother. Eleanor wants to urge the 'Easter visit' more. John Franklin is very composed but Eleanor worries this will not last. This tragedy had put all other news from Eleanor's mind.
Written Monday March 5, 3 o'clock [year not given, but context makes it 1824]
Extent1 sheet
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
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SenderEleanor Anne Franklin
Sender LocationNo address
RecipientSarah Henrietta Kay
Recipient LocationNo address
Archive CreatorKay family of London
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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