Letters to Lady Franklin, 1844-1852

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Sophia Cracroft to Lady Franklin, n.d.: publication of Sir John Franklin's correspondence with Lord Stanley; amendments to pamphlet.

Lieut. Joseph Kay (Hobart) to Lady Franklin, 1 Oct. 1852: funds collected in Van Diemen's Land for an expedition in search of Sir John Franklin; struggle to shake off curse of convictism in the colony; formation of Anti-Convict League; gold discoveries in New South Wales; escalating prices; conflict between the Governor and Legislative Council.

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