Frank, who was still a serving Admiral at the age of 71, was preparing to depart to take command of the Royal Navy's North American Station and was obliged to leave his stricken sister at his home (Portchester House near Portsmouth) in the care of another brother, Henry.
Frank, care a fost inca o portie Amiralul, la vârsta de 71 de ani, se pregătea să ia comanda Marinei Regale Nord-American de Stație și a fost obligat să-și părăsească lovit sora la casa lui, (Portchester Casa de lângă Portsmouth) în grijă de un alt frate, Henry.