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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FBO/1/1/10
Former ReferenceD3311/28/8
TitleLetter from Sir John Franklin to his sister Hannah Booth, on stop at Cape Town on the journey to Tasmania
Date28 Nov 1836
DescriptionArrived here a fortnight ago: whole party are well.  Mentions Sophy, Mary Franklin, Jane and Eleanor.  Many excursions made, including to Guedanthal [Genadendal], a Moravian settlement.  Envisages next part of the journey. Indicates letters sent by members of the party.  Reminded him of his earlier visit to Cape Town.  Reports some anxiety about taking up his duties: asks for their prayers.  Fortunate to have an archdeacon and other clergymen as fellow passengers.  Enjoyed seeing Magellanic Clouds through Herschel's telescope, which were magnificent. Coulds prevented them seeing Orion or the Southern Cross  Asks for news to be given to Richardson that Dr A. Smith is returning home with large collection of specimens.
Extent1 sheet
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
SenderJohn Franklin
Sender LocationCape Town, South Africa
RecipientHannah Booth
Recipient LocationIngoldmells near Spilsby [Lincolnshire]
Archive CreatorBooth family of Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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