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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FSJ/1/10/1
Former ReferenceD3311/30/1
TitleLetter from Henrietta Emillia Anna Kay to her uncle Sir John Franklin
Date30 May 1825
DescriptionHopes the rapid progress of his voyage will mean a speedier return.  Has heard his account of Niagara Falls and gives a relevant excerpt from a book.  Has seen portraits of him and of Dr Richardson at an exhibition: lists other pictures she enjoyed.  Sends remembrances from Captain MacKinley and his family.  Describes an arbour built in the garden.  Sends good wishes from her sisters Ellen and Eliza, and so would Toby were she old enough to understand.
Extent1 sheet
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
SenderHenrietta Emillia Anna Kay
Sender LocationRoyal Hospital [Greenwich]
RecipientJohn Franklin
Recipient LocationNo address
Archive CreatorSir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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