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D8760 - Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth - 1714-1994
F - Family records of the extended Franklin family and the Gell family of Hopton Hall - 1714-1994
FBO - Records of the Booth family of Lincolnshire, related to Sir John Franklin - 1817-1838
1 - Correspondence of the Booth family of Lincolnshire - 1817-1838
1 - Letters from John Franklin to his sister Hannah Booth - 1817-1838
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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
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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