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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FEG/1/43/9
Former ReferenceD3287/31/1/33
TitleLetter from Emma Simpkinson to her cousin Eleanor Isabella Gell
Date13 Nov [1849]
DescriptionIncluding reference to J. Ross's ships being in readiness to set sail again for the north at the beginning of next year; asking whether the expedition to Behrings Strait has been agreed upon. Only dated 13 Nov, but 1849 added in pencil.
Extent1 sheet
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
SenderEmma J. Simpkinson
Sender LocationThe Grove, Harrow
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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