Jane G. Franklin correspondence

Stefansson Mss-180

Collection

Identifier: Mss-180

The correspondence of Lady Jane Griffin Franklin contains letters to Capt. William A.B. Hamilton, Mr. Dixon, Sir Valentine and Mr. Markham concerning the search for her husband, Sir John Franklin. Several letters are in the hand of Sophia Cracroft, her niece.

Dates

1850 - 1864

Creator

Franklin, Jane Griffin, Lady, 1792-1875 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.

Extent

.25 linear ft. (1 box)

Additional Description

Overview

Lady Jane Griffin Franklin (1792-1875), Tasmanian pioneer, traveler and second wife of Sir John Franklin. Consist of a collection of letters concerning the search for Sir John Franklin.