Letters [manuscript]. 1839-1852.

Franklin, John, active 1767-1770

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Franklin, John, 1786-1847

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British explorer, credited with discovery of Northwest Passage; died on his third arctic expedition, 1847. From the description of ALS, 1827 Nov. 29, London, to Catherine Franklin, Nottingham. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122489346 Sir John Franklin, British naval officer and Arctic explorer. From the description of Sir John Franklin manuscript material : 2 items, 1819-1823 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 226044023 ...

Arthur, George, Sir, 1784-1854

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Sir George Arthur was Superintendent of British Honduras from 1815 to 1823; and, as Governor of Van Diemen's Land from 1824 to 1836, is remembered for his system of convict administration and attempts to drive the Aborigines off the island. He subsequently held administrative appointments in Canada and Bombay, and finally returned to England in 1846. From the description of Papers [manuscript]. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225769021 Lieutenant Governor of Tasma...

Turnbull, Adam

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Dr Turnbull (1803-1891) migrated from Scotland to Tasmania in 1825 and practised medicine in Hobart. He was Secretary to Governor Sir John Franklin and Sir John Eardley-Wilmot. He was also a member of the Legislative Council. See Australian encyclopaedia 1958 V.9:59. From the description of Letters [manuscript]. 1839-1852. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225776447 ...

Franklin, Jane, 1791-1875

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Wife of Sir John Franklin. From the description of Letter, 1849, June 9, Bedford Place, London, to Sir. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122492662 Lady Jane Franklin, neé Griffin, second wife of Sir John Franklin, Lt. Governor of Tasmania, 1836-1843. Lady Franklin took a great interest in the affairs of the colony, made a number of overland journeys in Australia and concerned herself with scientific research, public education and convict welfare. From the descript...