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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FEG/1/15/9
Former ReferenceD3287/32/4/5
TitleLetter from Hannah Booth to her niece Eleanor Isabella Gell, relating to the circumstances after the death of Eleanor's mother's death and the will and papers of Sir John Franklin
Date9 Feb 1853
DescriptionHappy to have nephew to stay; sorry that he had not been better informed about brother's affairs since his marriage. Hannah had been in the house when Eleanor's mother died; had stayed on after brother's departure on last Land Arctic Expedition because he and his wife both wished it; business matters were dealt with by Eleanor's aunt at that time; Hannah took Eleanor and wet nurse to Aunt Cracroft's, no other involvement in brother's affairs; when returned from expedition Eleanor was not well so Aunt Booth took her to Brighton with Mary, on doctor's orders, until Aunt Cracroft could come to Brighton to take charge of Eleanor again, in January 1828 since when brother has married again, and always been in London or on service; none of the sisters, Aunt Booth, or the husbands know anything about brother's affairs; believe that a later will will turn up; it would make sense that brother would have made proper arrangements before leaving England; Mr Griffin is elderly, more likely that brother instructed Mr Tinney, who was a friend of Uncle Willingham; urges Eleanor to refrain from engaging in correspondence until mystery is resolved; should avoid at all costs the matter going into Chancery; thankful that nephew has adopted a moderate tone; all parties are in an "unfortunate predicament" caused by a "false step"; Frank Simpkinson should not be blamed, having had advice from two attorneys; Frank Simpkinson should be pitied, being young and inexperienced; arrangements for forwarding Eleanor's letter to Aunt Wright; screw steamer 'The Phoenix' going out; hopes Admiralty will send out 'Isabel' under Captain Inglefield which did well previously, but if not, Lady F. and "ourselves" would want to send it out; hopes that this year brother and companion will come home; try not to let matters go into Chancery; should wait for matter to be resolved; sent grand-niece a 'Ladies' Companion', sent grand-nephew a panorama.
Extent2 sheets
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
SenderHannah Booth
Sender Location6 Tottenham Place [Clifton]
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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