Historical Records of New Zealand Vol. II.
Clendon to Secretary of State
Clendon to Secretary of State
New Zealand
11th January 1841
To the Honble John Forsyth
Secretary of State, &c. &c.
Sir
,—I have the honor to enclose returns of American Vessels that have entered this Port for the half year ending 30th Dec 1840
The accounts for the relief of distressed seamen are forwarded to the proper quarter and drafts given for the amounts—these ac/are heavier than any preceeding ones, in consequence of the number of sick and the destitute state of the crew of the ship Acasta of Stonnington unfortunately wrecked