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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D8760/F/FSJ/1/3/2
Former Reference	D3287/8/12/15
Title	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
Date	13 Feb 1847
Description	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.
Extent	1 sheet
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Sender	John Philip Gell
Sender Location	Christ's College, Tasmania
Recipient	John Franklin
Recipient Location	21 Bedford Place, Russell Square, London
Archive Creator	Sir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
Term	British Empire
	Colonialism
	Letters (documents)