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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D8760/F/FKA/3/4/9 |
| Former Reference | D3287/26/21/2 |
| Title | Letter from Eleanor Isabella Franklin to her cousin Frances Kay, including references to the work of Henry Kay in the observatory in Hobart and correspondence with Captain John Clark Ross |
| Date | 16 Oct 1841 |
| Description | Assures Frances that the island is just as prone to illness as the British Isles. Henry Kay is preparing copies of their magnetic observations to send back to England. Henry has a much larger house now and thus will hopefully not suffer with flies as much. Have received letters from Captain Ross, who is apparently particularly fond of the colony. Eleanor expresses that Captain Ross and Captain Crozier’s visit to Hobart will long be remembered by all with pleasure. Encourages Frances to ask her mother to subscribe to the Tasmanian Journal. Says that all creatures in Tasmania are queer, especially the platypus. Have had private lectures in the house on astronomy, biology and magnetism, soon to add chemistry to that list.
Marked as being received 25 Feb 1842, and writing back May 1842 and 4 Nov 1842. |
| Extent | 1 sheet |
| Level | Item |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
| Sender | Eleanor Isabella Franklin |
| Sender Location | Government House, Hobart |
| Recipient | Frances Kay |
| Recipient Location | 6, Gower Street, London |
| Archive Creator | Kay family of London |
| Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth |