Flinders, correspondence

Scope and Content

  • MS 248/382/1-2;D Letters (2) to John Franklin, 1823 to 1826 [Regarding return of expedition, 1819-1822, condolence on death of Eleanor] 2 leaves, holograph

Administrative / Biographical History

The correspondence mentions the British Naval Exploring Expedition, 1819-1822 (leader John Franklin) and the death of the poet Eleanor Ann Franklin (nee Porden) the first wife of John Franklin

Arrangement

Chronological

Related Material

The Institute holds archival collections for John Franklin and his first wife Eleanor and for Ann' husband Mathew