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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FKA/1/1/16
Former ReferenceD3311/29/30
TitleLetter from John Franklin to his sister-in-law Sarah Henrietta Kay, accepting invitation to party to celebrate the birthday of his niece Mary Anne Kay
Date12 Dec 1827
DescriptionHe and his sister accept invitation for 9th January, but his body will not be suitable for dancing a quadrille: he will be a patient observer but will take part if there is a "vulgar country dance".  Aware that the party will be  a celebration of Mary Anne's birthday.  Asks whether he should wear an eskimo or Inuit costume and asks what time to arrive.  Writing in a thick fog.
Dated Wednesday 12 Dec; year 1827 or 1828 suggested as possible years in ink in top right hand corner, with 1827 fitting in with calendar of dates.
Extent1 sheet
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
SenderJohn Franklin
Sender LocationNo address
RecipientSarah Henrietta Kay
Recipient LocationNo address
Archive CreatorKay family of London
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
CopiesA digital copy of this item can be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
TermInuit
Ethnic groups
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