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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D8760/F/FJR/1/1/82 |
| Former Reference | D3311/53/78 |
| Title | Letter from John Franklin to his friend John Richardson, while serving as Lieutenant Governor of Van Diemen's Land [now Tasmania] |
| Date | 5 Dec 1840 |
| Description | Sending three native tiger specimens: under care of Dr J. Wingate Johnston, addressed to Professor Owen: has asked for one to be available for Richardson’s museum at Haslar. Mr Power travelling in the same ship will be able to give information about the tiger’s food habits. Mr Lempiere has collected more fish for Richardson. Reports departure of Ross and Crozier: optimistic about their expedition in contrast to Balleny, D’Urville and American squadron. Reports magnetic observations and related conversation with Sabine about correspondence in Philosophical journal. Reports on commercial and political matters in the colony. Discusses hostile communication and offer of reconciliation involving Mr Gregory (now on way to England), John Barrow, son Peter and brother John. Refers in detail to prohibition of distilleries in the colony: mentions a complainant Hackett. Describes pageantry of a Grand Regatta: to be an annual event in celebration of the discovery of the island by Tasman. |
| Extent | 2 sheets |
| Level | Item |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
| Sender | John Franklin |
| Sender Location | Government House, [Hobart Town] V.D. Land |
| Recipient | John Richardson |
| Recipient Location | Haslar Hospital, Gosport |
| Archive Creator | Sir John Richardson (1787-1865) |
| Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth |
| Format | Document |
| Term | Colonialism |
| British Empire |
| Letters (documents) |
| Naval personnel |
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