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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/1/1/29
Former Reference	D3311/29/18
Title	Letter from John Franklin to his sister-in-law Sarah Henrietta Kay, on her son Henry Kay joining the crew of H.M.S. Rainbow, then located at Corfu in the Mediterranean
Date	27 Jun 1831
Description	Delighted that Henry is to join HMS Rainbow. Clarifies detalrs of the available vacancy and surmises how Henry might get to Corfu. Describes advantages of being based at Corfu: pleasant scenery, delightful local society. Describes ship's activities and the historical and political significance of locations visited. Ashamed not to have replied to letters but as Captain he is fully occupied. "I never was in a ship where the officers and men were more zealous or more cheerful." Postscript 3 Jul 1831: orders received to remain at Corfu; has been writing official and private letters for ten hours.
Extent	1 sheet
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Sender	John Franklin
Sender Location	HMS Rainbow, Corfu
Recipient	Sarah Henrietta Kay
Recipient Location	6 Gower Street, Bedford Square, London
Archive Creator	Kay family of London
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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