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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
34 - Letters from cousin Mary Anne Kendall (née Kay) to Eleanor Isabella Gell - 1847-1856
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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
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