From:
Andries Stockenström
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 September 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.20
Summary:
Colonial Secretary Lord Normanby dismissed AS Lieutenant Governor at the Cape, citing the feelings toward him in the colony. AS declares, 'I rejoice in having done with the Cape.' Declines an offer of a government position in the West Indies. Claims his future depends on how much he will be given as a pension.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project