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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
39 - Letters from Lady Mary Simpkinson (née Griffin) to her niece Eleanor Isabella Franklin - 1832-1849
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D8760/F/FEG/1/39/7
Former Reference
D3287/31/1/3
Title
Letter from Lady Mary Simpkinson to her niece Eleanor Isabella Franklin, including refernce to news of the recall of Sir John Franklin back to England
Date
20 Feb 1843
Description
She thanks Eleanor for her long interesting letter, and that from Lady Jane, which gave a comprehensive and lively account of the expedition to Macquarie Harbour. She has shared them with other people, and been asked why she does not publish the account. She is writing at the last minute, having already sent packets by the Archdeacon. She has heard news that Sir John has been ordered to return, the news has come officially from Lord Stanley. Ever since hearing the news she has been busy letting family members and immediate friends know. Everybody is looking forward to seeing them all again, although she realises it might not be good news for Sir John so cannot entirely rejoice in it. They must think about the happy side, and the pleasant years they have had. She is looking forward to seeing Eleanor again. She hopes Eleanor's grandfather will be able to seee them all again. Frank is on his way home. Catherine Rawnsley has been in Rome for some months, is happy there with her husband, and may visit Greece before they return. Refers to Lieutenant Murdo of the Terror who has just arrived in England from his Antarctic expedition.
Extent
1 sheet
Level
Item
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
Sender
Mary Simpkinson
Sender Location
Bedford Place
Recipient
Eleanor Isabella Franklin
Recipient Location
No address
Archive Creator
Eleanor Isabella Franklin, later Eleanor Gell (1824-1860)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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