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From:
Andries Stockenström
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 December 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.14
Summary:

Sends JH a letter from Lord Glenelg [concerning his position as Lieutenant Governor of the Eastern Province of the Cape Colony].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Andries Stockenström
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 February 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.15
Summary:

Awaits decision on his fate as Lieutenant Governor at the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Andries Stockenström
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 March 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.16
Summary:

Outraged over a [London] Times report of a massacre at Fort Natal in the Cape colony, which AS believes cannot be true; backs up his belief with a letter from a soldier at Fort Natal. Will take a business trip to Holland after which he 'will be ready for anything the Government may please.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Andries Stockenström
Date:
[30 June 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.18 (C: RS:HS 22.19)
Summary:

Discusses the tensions between AS and Cape Governor George Napier.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Andries Stockenström
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 July 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.19
Summary:

Discusses Lord Glenelg's role in the decision to keep him as Lieutenant Governor of the Cape and his support during the inquiry of AS's actions in a confrontation with the natives. Writes of Glenelg's retirement.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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
From:
Andries Stockenström
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 January 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.22
Summary:

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.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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
From:
Andries Stockenström
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 August 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.24
Summary:

Statement describing 'The conduct of Sir G. Napier in relation to Sir Andreas Stockenström and his former office as Lieutenant Governor.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Andries Stockenström
Date:
[17 August 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.25 (C: 22.66)
Summary:

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.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Andries Stockenström
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 January 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.26
Summary:

Express gratitude for JH's role in recommending him for baronet. Reports on the political situation in the colony.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project