Franklin, papers

Reference
- GB 15 Sir John Franklin/Papers
Dates of Creation
- 1807-1840
Name of Creator
- Sir John Franklin
Language of Material
- English
Physical Description
- Log books, journals, certificates, statements, notes and memoranda

Scope and Content

MS 248/269;BJ Log book, 27 August to 7 September 1807 [HMS Bellerophon] 1 volume, holograph
MS 248/268/1-12;BJ Statements of naval service, 1807-1822, 1 volume, holograph
MS 1204/1-4;lL Certificates of service, appointments, promotion etc. 1807 to 1852, 14 leaves, holograph and printed
MS 248/285;BJ Journal, September 1828 [Account of reception at imperial Court of Russia] 1 volume, holograph
MS 248/286/1-5;D Journals (5), 16 November 1830 to 12 April 1832 [HMS Rainbow, Mediterranean] 5 volumes, holograph
MS 248/288/D Journal (extracts), 9 September to 15 November 1832 [Mediterranean, mainly Vostizza] 11 leaves, holograph
MS 248/289/1-5;BJ Journal (extracts), 20 February 1831 to 15 November 1832 [Five sections] 1 volume, holograph
MS 248/290;BJ Journal, 23 August to 5 September 1835 [Visit to Ireland] 1 volume, holograph
MS 248/292/1-9;D Memos (9), 1839 to 1843 [Administration of Van Diemen's Land] 16 leaves, holograph
Ms 489/3/7;D Minute regarding the Road Act, from Council chamber, Hobart, December 1840, 2 leaves, holograph (photostat)
MS 248/291;BJ Journal, 8 April to 18 May 1841 [Administration of Van Diemen's Land] 1 volume, holograph
MS 248/293;D Account, 13 December 1840 [Regarding unfurling of Union Jack on coast of South Australia during voyage of Mathew Flinders in 1801] holograph

The papers relates to Franklin's naval career, his time as governor in Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania)

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