| Description | Thanks Eleanor for the interesting account in her last letter of the foundation of the new college, and the Regatta day. Refers to the long visit of Captain Ross and Crozier, and how Eleanor must have felt when they departed on their adventurous and perilous expedition, but she is confident they will return safely. Writes about a mimosa plant which Mr Stephen Archer gave her, her sister has been looking after it for her but it is not flourishing. She has asked Lady Jane to send her a pair of green birds, she had some which were a kind of parakeet, which he (?) brought back with him last time. She is glad Eleanor takes so much interest in Natural History. She would like to see Mr Stanley's sketches. She has been to see a panorama of Hobart Town and the little bay and Mount Wellington by a man who was out there. Lady Franklin had been his patron, he saw her and Mrs Cracroft several times. The paintings have extraordinary colourings and she can see that Mount Wellington has perpetual snow on top. This man spoke in glowing terms about Lady Franklin. Asks to be remembered to Mr Gell. |
| Recipient | Eleanor Isabella Franklin |