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D8760 - Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth - 1714-1994
- F - Family records of the extended Franklin family and the Gell family of Hopton Hall - 1714-1994
  - FEG - Records of Eleanor Isabella Gell nee Franklin, daughter of Sir John and Eleanor Franklin and wife of Reverend John Philip Gell - 1828-[early 20th cent]
    - 1 - Correspondence of Eleanor Isabella Gell nee Franklin - 1828-1859
      - 12 - Correspondence between cousins Catherine Franklin, later Rawnsley, and Eleanor Isabella Franklin later Gell - 1832-1855

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D8760/F/FEG/1/12/5
Former Reference	D3287/31/8
Title	Letter from Eleanor Isabella Franklin to her cousin Catherine Franklin, written while Eleanor was living in Tasmania
Date	18 Jun 1840
Description	She scolds Catherine for not writing often enough, only 4 letters received. Entreats Catherine to join them in Hobart, with an arranged escort out and return with the family in two years. They have less than three years of their tenure left. News of the Cracoft family whom Eleanor regards as very close and that Isabella is engaged to Mr Lacy. Assuming the marriage has already taken place, they should be on their way to India. Concern for Isabella's mother for the loss of her child to India but is sure others will comfort her 'expecially dearest Kitty'. Glad that the Cracrofts like their new residence which is cheaper than Guernsey. Writes news of a trip of Mama and Papa and the health of everyone for whom Catherine cares. Eleanor celebrated her birthday on 3 June. Tom Price is working for Papa and there is news of his wife and son, Mary and Fredy. Wishes for news of the Queen's wedding and of the ball which celebrated her birthday in May. Extols the virtues of a young Mr Gell who is to open the college, in the meantime opening an infants school. Eleanor presses Catherine to send money towards the college and assumes Catherine will be joining them in the Colony. Eleanor speaks of a new Government House to be built, but does not expect that they will move into it. The postage has been reduced, because of which Eleanor may 'venture to send you a few seeds in a letter' in regard to explanations of a Clematis Blanda. Eleanor looks forward to seeing a worked piece from Catherine and admits she is not so good at crafting items herself. Eleanor is asking for longer letters from Catherine and holds this letter out as an example.
Extent	2 sheets
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Sender	Eleanor Isabella Franklin
Sender Location	Government House, Hobart
Recipient	Catherine Franklin
Recipient Location	William Burnside Esq., Aspley Hall, Nottingham
Archive Creator	Eleanor Isabella Franklin, later Eleanor Gell (1824-1860)
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth

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