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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
FEP - Records of Eleanor Anne Porden, first wife of Sir John Franklin - 1800-1828
5 - The Attic Chest, comprising writings gathered together and edited by Eleanor Anne Porden and her father William Porden, with drafts and related papers - 1808-1818
44 - Documents relating to or formerly held in the Attic Chest - [c1808-1870s]
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D8760/F/FEP/5/44/4
Former Reference
D3311/19/70
Title
Account by Eleanor Anne Porden of evening spent spent at Mr Flaxman's on 23 Oct 1812, with discussion and conversation about ghosts, spirits and other supernatural beings
Date
24 Oct 1812
Description
In the company of Mr, Mrs and Miss Flaxman, 2 Miss Denmans, Mr T. Denman, Mrs and Miss Vardill, Governor Franklin, and her mother. Conversation started after supper on the subject of Dr Johnson and his "propensity to Superstition". 2 sheets.
Extent
2 sheets
Level
Item
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator
Eleanor Anne Porden, later Eleanor Franklin (1795-1825)
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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