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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FEG/1/52/48
Former ReferenceD3311/122/17
TitleLetter from Fred Leicester to Eleanor Isabella Gell
Date19 May [1855]
DescriptionApologies for delay in replying to her note; he cannot accept the office she proposes for him, certainly not without a distinct previous understanding with Lady Franklin; he is under obligations to Lady Franklin for former kindnesses, and there is an additional tie of consanguinity between them, however slight; if she does not object to his conferring with Lady Franklin, he will give the proposal further consideration. Letter only dated 19 May, but "?1855" has been added in pencil.
Extent1 sheet
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
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SenderFred. Leicester
Sender LocationCalveley, Nantwich, Cheshire
RecipientEleanor Isabella Gell
Recipient LocationNo address
Archive CreatorEleanor Isabella Franklin, later Eleanor Gell (1824-1860)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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