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Departure of the Ex-Governor from Freetown, Sierra Leone, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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Departure of the Ex-Governor from Freetown, Sierra Leone, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Departure of the Ex-Governor from Freetown, Sierra Leone, 1854. Sir Arthur Kennedy leaves the coast of West Africa. We are indebted to a Correspondent for the accompanying Sketch of the departure of the ex-Governor of the colony, which took place on the 13th of October, from the public wharf at Freetown, in the Forerunner steamer. Mr. Kennedy assumed the government of the colony on the 12th October, 1852, so that, at the period of his departure, he had just completed a period of two years of his administration. The firmness and vigour with which his Excellency was wont to suppress crime raised up for him some enemies; but the great gathering which assembled on the public wharf, and thronged all approaches, in order to bid adieu to his Excellency, testifies to the high respect in which he was held by the community at large'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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Departure of the Ex-Governor from Freetown, Sierra Leone, 1854: A Farewell to Sir Arthur Kennedy This print depicts the departure of Sir Arthur Kennedy, the ex-Governor of Sierra Leone, from the coast of West Africa in October 1854. The scene shows a large crowd gathered on the quayside of the public wharf at Freetown, bidding farewell to Kennedy as he prepared to embark on the Forerunner steamer. Kennedy had assumed the governorship of the colony on October 12, 1852, and during his two-year tenure, he was known for his firm and vigorous approach to suppressing crime. However, his administration was not without controversy, as some enemies had arisen due to his methods. The image, published in the Illustrated London News, captures the respect and admiration Kennedy received from the community at large. The crowd is made up of men, women, and children, all gathered to witness the departure of the colonial administrator. Buildings and houses line the quayside, with British flags flying high, symbolizing the British Empire's control over the colony. The ocean stretches out behind the steamer, representing the vast expanse of the Atlantic that Kennedy would cross on his journey back to Britain. The print offers a glimpse into the colonial administration of Sierra Leone during the 19th century, a time of imperialism, Christianity, and naval warfare. The image is a testament to the complex relationship between the colonial power and the colonized population, as well as the significance of the press in shaping public opinion and propagating the British Empire's narrative.
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