Copy of letter from Sir John Franklin to Mrs Flinders, relating to monument erected to her husband Matthew Flinders on Stamford Hill in South Australia, original dated 27 Dec 1842 He hopes she has heard from family member how occupied he has been with his duties and unable to find time to write, especially before preparing to sail; he is about to erect monument to her husband on Stamford Hill above Port Lincoln [South Australia], on the spot, selected by his wife, where he first discovered the extent of St Vincent's Gulf; help was forthcoming from Colonel Gawler, the Governor of South Australia, before his recall, and from his successor Captain Grey, together with assistance from Captain Frome, engineer of Adelaide; they are all engaged in erecting a tribute to him, which he hopes to announce shortly as finished; his time of service has expired, but his friends tell him this is likely to remain there for some time longer; he would not object to a few years to carry out a plan of convict discipline he has just put in place, otherwise he would be ready to come home at once; the climate agrees with all of them, especially her daughter, now a young lady of 18, though not a tall one; Lady F, Eleanor and Miss Cracroft unite with him in affectionate remembrance to her and Miss Flinders. Copied out by Eleanor Isabella Franklin. 1842 (1850s)