Record

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
      - 36 - Letters to Eleanor Isabella Franklin, later Gell, from cousins in the Kay family - 1838-1857

Browse this collection	This entry describes an individual archive record or file. Click here to browse the full catalogue for this collection
Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D8760/F/FEG/1/36/4
Former Reference	D3311/31/7
Title	Letter from cousins Sarah Frances and Eleanor Franklin Kay to Eleanor Isabella Franklin, on assorted family news, including reference to recall of Sir John FRanklin from Tasmania
Date	9-18 Feb 1843
Description	Discrete text from each writer, both started 9 Feb. From Eleanor Frances Kay: fearful that her letters are a poor response to those received. Gives news of Ellen's convalescence and of the health of other family members in the context of warm winter weather. Describes time spent in Southamption in the company of her sister Mary Anne: mentions children Eddy, Mary Anne and Franklin. Describes Kendall's work, with details of ships and their routes. Commends "Introduction to the Literature of Modern Europe in 15th, 16th & 17th Centuries" by Hallam. At William's request they are making some drawIngs: pleased that he has obtained employment. Refers to the expedition to Macquarie Harbour by John and Lady Franklin. From Sarah Frances Kay: refers to an account of the Macquarie Harbour voyage. Praises William, espcially his assistance with drawing. Expects that this letter will be taken by Dr Nixon, Bishop of Tasmania: have recently met him and Archdeacon Marriot. Postscript 17-18 Feb: has learned from Mrs Simpkinson that her uncle is to be relieved of his post. Speculates at what Eleanor might feel at the prospect of returning to England. Will be pleased to see her, but expresses regret at what this will mean for others. Appreciates their correspondence sustained over six years. Reports news that the Antarctic expedition is to return: Lt Murdough has returned invalided, and reports success of the expedition.
Extent	1 sheet
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Sender	Sarah Frances Kay and Eleanor Franklin Kay
Sender Location	6 Gower Street [Bedford Square, London]
Recipient	Eleanor Isabella Franklin
Recipient Location	Government House, Hobart Town, Van Diemen's Land [now Tasmania]
Archive Creator	Eleanor Isabella Franklin, later Eleanor Gell (1824-1860)
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
Copies	A digital copy of this item can be viewed on the public computers at the record office.