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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8760/F/FBO/1/1/9
Former ReferenceD3311/28/9
TitleLetter from Sir John Franklin to his sister Hannah Booth, prior to the journey to Tasmania
Date17 Aug 1836
DescriptionConfirms his affection for every family member.  She can be at ease as regards their health as the climate is supposed to be good and he hopes for an improvement in Jane's health.  Have engaged a governess for Eleanor.  Preparing for departure.  Describes the ship and its passengers.  Expects Isabella, Tom and Sophy to attend the departure from Portsmouth: will sail next month.  He and the doctor saw Mary Franklin and Mary Back.  Pleased to see that Mary was well enough to nurse her baby.  Hopes Mary Franklin will be happy in Van Diemen's Land: she will be medical superintendent of the Female Emigrant ships.  Has seen a handsome piece of plate donated by friends in Spilsby.  Includes messages for Marian Booth, Henrietta, Betsy and the Sellwoods.  
Extent1 sheet
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
SenderJohn Franklin
Sender Location21 Bedford Place
RecipientHannah Booth
Recipient LocationIngoldmells near Spilsby [Lincolnshire]
Archive CreatorBooth family of Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire
Gell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
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