Hancock, George (1819-1876) to John G. Walker
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03804.16 Author/Creator: Hancock, George (1819-1876) Place Written: Portsmouth, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 August 1869 Pagination: 4 p. ; 17.9 x 11.3 cm. Order a Copy
Royal Navy Flag Captain Hancock, commander of the HMS "Duke of Wellington" has written to Walker as commander of the USS "Sabine." Hancock says that it appears 3 bondsmen have deserted from the Royal Marines and have taken refuge on Walker's ship. Says that he is certain Walker would not have admitted the men if he knew that they were deserters, but that they probably presented themselves to the Americans falsely. Sends along a separate sheet describing the men (not included here). Asks if the men are indeed on his ship that they be put on shore where the police can apprehend them. Hopes Walker will not take offense for this note and says he is only following through on his duties. Says he regrets not calling on Walker earlier, but that he hopes to do so shortly. Written on stationery of the HMS "Duke of Wellington."
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