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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
FKA - Records of the Kay family, related to Sir John Franklin by his marriage to his first wife, Eleanor - 1797-1860
1 - Letters of Sarah Henrietta Kay, daughter of William Porden and sister-in-law of John Franklin - 1797-1860
1 - Letters from John Franklin to his sister-in-law Sarah Henrietta Kay - 1825-1833
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D8760/F/FKA/1/1/25
Former Reference
D3311/29/15
Title
Letter from John Franklin to his sister-in-law Sarah Henrietta Kay, on his daughter's improved health and travel plans
Date
15 Sep 1829
Description
Reports in detail his daughter's health and recent travels: has recovered while staying at Ingoldmells. Now intends for her to go to Brighton to benefit from sea bathing in October: describes intended journeys: he and Lady Franklin will then go to Cheltenham. Reports on daily sight-seeing, travelling on horseback or in an open carriage. Mary Booth gaining strength. Records doubts about the wisdom of Mr & Mrs [?] Tinny setting up a shop and is not willing to lend them money.
Extent
1 sheet
Level
Item
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
Sender
John Franklin
Sender Location
Nottingham
Recipient
Sarah Henrietta Kay
Recipient Location
6 Gower Street, Bedford Square, London
Archive Creator
Kay family of London
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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