From:
Andries Stockenström
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 March 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.23
Summary:
The Treasury awards AS a pension.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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The Treasury awards AS a pension.
Express gratitude for JH's role in recommending him for baronet. Reports on the political situation in the colony.
Statement describing 'The conduct of Sir G. Napier in relation to Sir Andreas Stockenström and his former office as Lieutenant Governor.'
Thanks JH for offer of financial assistance which he declines. Expresses concern over the impending decision concerning his pension. Discusses arrangements for his family's voyage to London.
Congratulates AS on AS being made baronet; wishes him well on re-joining his family at the Cape. Hopes that the problems between AS and Governor George Napier were due only to 'incompatibility of positions.'