Typed transcript of letter from Eleanor Franklin to her aunt, probably Hannah Booth, on the journey out to Van Diemen's Land [now Tasmania] by the Franklin entourage, original dated 11 Nov 1836 Near the Cape; crossing of the Line [of Equator] on 10th October, having nearly sunk another ship two hours before; looking forward to going up Table Mountain; descriptions of sights of marine and bird life, including shark which was "very good eating"; mother and the Maconochies going to look for lodgings (for week or 10 days); voyage of 6/7 weeks to Van Diemens Land [20th cent]