Letter from John Franklin to wife Eleanor Anne Franklin, describing his stay at New York before travelling further north on his second Arctic land expedition 22 Mar 1825, with postscripts 23 and 24 Mar 1825. Describes observations and activities during a week's residence in New York: commercial bustle; accessibility for ships; street pattern; social life; shops interspersed with large houses and churches.  Well received: has attended balls: Commodore Chauncery attentive. Comments on local clergyman's acquaintance with Hunter and his opinion that Hunter's narrative is authentic. With Richardson spoke about the expedition to a learned gathering at the Lyceum.  Dismissive of exhibits in the museum: suggests that his wife would be amused at one of the waxwork exhibits.  It would be wrong to think he'd been idle: has been trying instruments and collecting botanical specimens.  Preparing to leave for Albany.  23 Mar: has attended a theatre performance.  Hopes wife is well - and their daughter after cutting teeth.  Describes lodgings.  Spare belongings of himself and Richardson to be sent back.  24 Mar: packing ready to leave New York. 22-24 Mar 1825