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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FEG/1/52/45
Former ReferenceD3287/31/11
TitleLetter from Lady Maria Hooker to Eleanor Isabella Gell, including references to the safety of Robert M'Clure
Date10 Oct [1853]
DescriptionIncluding references to hearing of M'Clure's safety, she and her husband visiting their daughter Mrs Thomas Evans, whose health has improved since her marriage. Letter only dated 10 Oct; 1849 or 50 has been added in pencil, but the reference to M'Clure's safety makes 1853 a more likely year.
Extent1 sheet
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
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SenderMaria Hooker
Sender LocationRoyal Gardens, Kew
RecipientEleanor Isabella Gell
Recipient LocationNo address
Archive CreatorEleanor Isabella Franklin, later Eleanor Gell (1824-1860)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
FormatDocument
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TermFranklin Expedition (1845)

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M'Clure; Sir; Robert John Le Mesurier (1807-1873); naval officer and explorer
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