Letter from John Philip Gell to his prospective father-in-law Sir John Franklin, relating to his benefaction to Christ College, Hobart, which led to more subscriptions and the successful establishment of the College He writes that Sir John’s giving £500 to his college has turned out the most fruitful of all his benefits. He says how his donation acted as a guarantee to the Archdeacon which led to the successful collection of subscriptions from the colonists at a time of depression. He writes to ask if Sir John would allow them to name the first scholarship the Franklin scholarship, in recognition of their gratitude. He tells Sir John how much land and how many students the college has as well as other facts about the college’s establishment. JPG thanks Sir John for the happiest success of his life. The letter never reached Sir John. 13 Feb 1847