Documents

Lot 3048    Session 9 (4.30pm Wed 24 Nov)    Documents

Estimate $200
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JOHN FRANKLIN, signature, portion of document dated and signed by John Franklin on 24 May 1839 together with signature of Colonial Secretary and Registrar with affixed impressed paper seal of William IV, features the Royal Arms with the legend ' Gulielmus IV D.G. Britanniar. Rex. F.D. Sigillum Terrae Diemanensis'. Some foxing but historic signature and seal, very fine.

Sir John Franklin (1786-1847), rear admiral, Arctic explorer and Lt-Governor of Van Diemen's Land. Following an outstanding career as a sailor and later an Arctic explorer, Franklin arrived in Hobart Town in 1837 to succeed Colonel Arthur as Lt-Governor. During the period of his governorship he had to cope with great internal and external pressures. He returned to England in 1843 and in 1847 he set off once again to the Arctic to seek the Northwest Passage only to die when in sight of his goal. Franklin's portrait is featured on the Australian five pounds note, 1954-66. With research.