| Description | Mr and Mrs Majendie went to Ryde with L. Herring and Mrs Watson today. The Archdeacon has applied for £3000 for the college, undertaking to get £5/6000 more. Willingham was engaged by her in the cause, but is not able to study, so she has gone to Dr Hall: she was sorry Sophy went away without seeing Dr Hall. The Archdeacon has written a strong letter to Lord Stanley; she has spoken to various people about the situation in Van Diemen's land, but they do not wish it to be spoken about. Captain Maconochie continues to see Mr Stephen, who, though cautious, offers encouragement; Dr Richardson was there that morning and goes tomorrow. The Maconochies were shocked that Sir John was thinking of the North West Passage; she thought that if any expedition were decided upon, it would be between Ross and Sir John, and she would not desire to prevent it. Sir John was received with great warmth by Mr La Frobe; La Frobe read a passage from his brother's letter, saying he had heard of the present Governor and his 2 sons and it made him "heartily wish their good old Governor back again".
Only dated Friday, but postmarked for 6 Dec 1844 |
| Recipient | Eleanor Isabella Franklin |
| Recipient Location | Mrs Cracroft's, Castle Hedingham, Essex |