3-065-829 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Capt. J. H. Glover, R.N., Administrator of Lagos, 1874. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. W. E. Debenham. 'The name of this distinguished officer...should rather be written "Captain Glover, C.B." It was resolved that the thanks of this House be given to Commander John Hawley Glover for the energy, courage, and ability with which, as her Majesty's Special Commissioner to the eastern tribes of the Gold Coast, and with the aid of the gallant officers of the Army and Navy, he led a considerable native force from the River Volta to Coomassie [ie Kumasi], thereby largely conducing to the success of the main operations...it is now well understood that the fall of Coomassie, the submission of King Coffee Calcallee, and the immediate return of the British troops to the seacoast, without further risk from the climate at the beginning of the unhealthy season, were partly the result of Captain Glover's separate achievements..Capt. Glover is one of a family who have contributed much to the service of their Queen and country. He had two brothers in the Army, Captain Glover and Lieutenant Glover, of the 43rd Regiment, which was engaged in the Maori war of New Zealand ten years ago. They were both killed on the same day, in the fatal attack on the Gate Pah'. From "Illustrated London News", 1874.