Letter from Eleanor Isabella Franklin to her cousin Catherine Rawnsley (nee Franklin), written from Tasmania, following Catherine's marriage to Drummond Rawnsley Congratulations on Catherine's marriage; she notes that she had heard it a few weeks ago and had heard the details through Aunt Betsey. There are very few natives now in V.D. Land. The Franklins have the only native girl remaining [Mathinna] and 'it will probably be a long time before she becomes quite civilised'. Disagreement between Lord Stanley and 'Papa' over Mr Montagu, letter from Lord Stanley for public consumption and a request from 'Papa' to acknowledge confidence in him or he will resign. It is not impossible that Mama might be returning ot England ; she has not been well for the last two months; she is looking for a passage to England, and although Capt. Nicolas of H.M.S. Vindictive has declined, she will probably take advantage of another ship going to England which is carrying armaments. Congratulations are sent to Catherine on her marriage to Dummond from Mama and Papa, and Eleanor sends her own regards to Drummond (whom Mr Gell remembers very well) now he is a Cousin. Concern over Willingham's health and time at college. Eleanor speaks of the funding of churches, English Presbyterian and Roman Catholic; they are waiting for a bishop to be appointed to Hobart, which she believes might become the city of Hobartown. It is hoped the bishop will be the Bishop of the See of Tasmania and not V.D. Land and it is also hoped that the latter 'ugly name will be discontinued'. 14 Feb 1843