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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/1/1/8
Former Reference	D3311/50/2
Title	Manuscript copy of letter from John Franklin to his sister-in-law Sarah Henrietta Kay, on the progress of his second Arctic land expedition
Date	7 Sep 1825
Description	Have achieved every thing intended. He and Kendall have been to the sea and obtained information for next summer's expedition. Met no Eskimaux but left gifts in their huts. Well received by Quarrellers. Describes arrival and observations made at an island, given the name Garry. Describes feelings at flying the flag made by his late wife. Lists animals and birds seen. Refers to Dr Richardson and Mr Back. Describes work of carpenters at winter quarters. Has allowed the name Franklin, given to this establishment by officers, to stand. Has read her most recent letters again (put aside since Fort Chipewyan) and received great comfort from them: reflects on his religious faith. Has discharged most of the Canadians. Jokes that if Mary Anne were there he would be tempted to dance with her. Has used muffties and pencil given by the Kays. Has left letters intended for Parry buried under the flag at Garry's Island. Sends good wishes to Greenwich friends. Envisages writing again in February. Unable to write to Bond, Bedford, Phillips and others with appreciation for attending to Eleanor's funeral. Sends a plant specimen. Marked as copy of letter to Mrs Kay; not in Franklin's handwriting, possibly of John Richardson. Paper roughly contemporary with date of original letter.
Extent	1 sheet
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Sender	John Franklin
Sender Location	Fort Franklin, Great Bear Lake [Canada]
Recipient	Sarah Henrietta Kay
Recipient Location	No address
Archive Creator	Kay family of London
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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