On March 22, 1849, Jane Franklin wrote to Benjamin Disraeli asking for a "favor" (Hughenden letter: IV/N/2). On June 13 of that year, he spoke to parliament asking to support a letter that Jane had drafted to be sent to the President of the United States regarding the search for her husband. During this time (mid-late 1850's), public interest in the search was waning, and Jane felt that it was the government's obligation to help. On April 4, 1854, Benjamin was too ill to attend parliament, so he asked Lord Stanley to speak on Jane's behalf. Lord Stanley, though, told parliament that there was no ground for sending out a new expedition.

In 1860, after the discovery of the Franklin wreckage, Benjamin commends Jane's tireless effort in the search to parliament. These accolades solicited cheers from the members.

(This information provided by Erika Behrisch)