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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FKA/3/4/5
Former ReferenceD3287/26/21/9
TitleLetter from Eleanor Isabella Franklin to her cousin Frances Kay, including descriptions of Tasmania's geographical and ecological environment
Date12 Jul 1839
DescriptionAnxious that Jane Franklin and Sophy Cracroft return safely, but may be some time due to the dilatory nature of the vessel. Stresses that Tasmania is not like England in its natural state, but maintains an English character through cultivation. Discourse on Tasmania’s appearance, flora and fauna.
Very faint handwriting.
Extent1 sheet
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
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SenderEleanor Isabella Franklin
Sender LocationGovernment House, Hobarton
RecipientFrances Kay
Recipient LocationGower Street, London
Archive CreatorKay family of London
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
TermColonialism
British Empire
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Place (click for further details)Type
Australia 
Tasmania 
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