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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D8760/F/FEG/1/34/12 |
| Former Reference | D3287/31/13 |
| Title | Letter from Mary Anne Kendall to her cousin Eleanor Isabella Gell, mainly on the employment prospects for her son, Edward |
| Date | 19 Jul [1856] |
| Description | Edward wanting to be elected to King Edward School, Birmingham; he is wanted to stand for Glenalmond [college in Perth, Scotland] if not elected to Birmingham; he did not get Westminster because he was not a public school man; only wants to tutor privately on a temporary basis; thanks to Eleanor for suggesting someone; Edward visiting the Fosters; Edward appreciates being among intelligent and intellectual people; Josephine’s illness; Sir John Richardson keeping visitors away; letters to Josephine; clinging to life; wrong not to be prayed with; Edward wants employment leading to Holy Orders; what will happen to Emma Simpkinson?; is Maria going into a convent?
Letter dated only 19 July, but 1856 added in pencil |
| Extent | 1 sheet |
| Level | Item |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
| Sender | Mary Anne Kendall |
| Sender Location | No address |
| Recipient | Eleanor Isabella Gell |
| Recipient Location | No address |
| Archive Creator | Eleanor Isabella Franklin, later Eleanor Gell (1824-1860) |
| Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth |
| Copies | A digital copy of this item can be viewed on the public computers at the record office. |
| Acknowledgements | ; |