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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FEG/1/6/5
Former ReferenceD3287/1/10/10/1-2
TitleLetter from Elizabeth Gell to her daughter-in-law Eleanor Isabella Gell, including on hopes of Sir John Franklin's survival: with envelope
Date8 Dec 1849
DescriptionPleased and grateful to God to receive “testimonials” relating to John and the hoped for “important station”, trusting in a friend of “unerring wisdom and love” to obtain the result; hopes that Eleanor will have news of her father, asks when will “the vessels be ready to go?”; Elizabeth and Harriet wrote to tell Eleanor that the Gell family is moving to Duffield Bank, but not before Lady Day [25 March]; tenant leaving at Christmas, repairs to be done; John hopes to see them when they move, not coming to Derby via London but hope to see them for a long visit: Mrs Hall says Eleanor is looking thin, Eleanor herself says that she is not strong; Frederick is expected about 27th but they can come anytime they wish even if she and Mr Gell go to Derby for a few days: she not want to press them to accept, wishes that they lived nearer, hopes Eleanor understands what she means about pleasure in seeing them; everyone rejoices about the “testimony” in respect of John; prayers for him and for Eleanor.

Written on inside of envelope: Eyes are not currently getting worse but if Eleanor knows of anyone in London who has some expertise would she let her know?
Extent2 pieces
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
SenderElizabeth Gell
Sender LocationClifton
RecipientEleanor Isabella Gell
Recipient Location16, Upper Seymour Street, Portman Square, London
Archive CreatorEleanor Isabella Franklin, later Eleanor Gell (1824-1860)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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