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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D8760/F/FBO/1/1/11
Former Reference	D3311/43/6
Title	Letter from Sir John Franklin to his sister Hannah Booth, on his arrival in Tasmania and the reception from locals
Date	29 Jan 1837
Description	Could not let the packet go without a line to Hannah. Landed in Van Diemen's Land [now Tasmania] on 6th January and was sworn in on the same day. Fully occupied since in gaining insight into his post and inspecting public offices. Tomorrow shall embark, with Jane and party in tow, to Launceston and the Northern Districts, which will occupy 3 weeks or so. Gratified at his enthusiastic reception. Continues to receive flattery and congratulations from the community, and will be most happy and fortunate if it enables him to rise to their expectations. Slightly apprehensive to be governing such a previously politically violent community, but will place trust in the Lord and his support. They have a large house but due to its origins not convenient. Sophy is better. Jane is quite well. Eleanor is happy. Postmarked 12 July 1837.
Extent	1 sheet
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Sender	John Franklin
Sender Location	Government House, Hobart Town
Recipient	Hannah Booth
Recipient Location	Ingoldmells near Spilsby, Lincolnshire
Archive Creator	Booth family of Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire
Archive Creator	Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
Term	Colonialism
	British Empire
	Letters (documents)

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