Historical Records of New Zealand Vol. II.
Clendon to Secretary of State. — Consulate of the United States of America
Clendon to Secretary of State.
Consulate of the United States of America
2nd August 1839.
To the Honourable John Forsyth
Secretary ot State
Washington.
Sir
,—I regret having to communicate the loss of the Brig Brilliant of Warren R. I. Smith Master, on the Coast on the 11th day of June, the Crew and part of the Cargo saved.
The Master mate and two seamen arrived here in a coasting vessel, the remainder of the crew were taken by the American Brig Atlas of Warren R.I. under the same owner as the Brilliant.
The Master I send home in the ship General Jackson—the seamen I have provided for on board the Richmond of New Bedford.