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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FEP/1/6/1
Former ReferenceD3311/28/12
TitleLetter from Hannah Booth to her sister-in-law Eleanor Anne Franklin, on family news in Lincolnshire, including comments criticising John Franklin on his decision to unertake his second Arctic land expedition
Date23 Jan 1824
DescriptionReports well-being of her sister Wright after having given birth to a daughter.  Sends good wishes to family members.  Refers to little girls going to school, which will be of benefit to Betsey who is not robust.  Mary will soon finish her studies and return home: regrets the lack of suitable local teachers.  Expresses annoyance about her brother going once more to "pedestrianize the wild regions of the North".  Hopes he will be careful and avoid the agonies he suffered last time.  Hopes he will visit Lincoln before he leaves England.  Hopes she will enjoy being back in her own house after a long exclusion.  Sending a basket with this letter.  Gives news of neighbours.  Has enjoyed caring for her nephew Richard Wright.
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LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
SenderHannah Booth
Sender LocationIngoldmells [Lincolnshire]
RecipientEleanor Anne Franklin
Recipient Location55 Devonshire Street, Portland Place, London
Archive CreatorEleanor Anne Porden, later Eleanor Franklin (1795-1825)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth

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