Legation of
the United States,
Valparaiso
,
October 1, 1876.
(Received Nov. 13.)
No. 16.]
[Inclosure.]
Captain Nickerson
to Mr. Williamson.
Sandy
Point, Straits of Magellan
,
August 13, 1876.
Sir: On the 23d of June last the steamship
Georgia, under my command, in a dense fog ran ashore on Rocky Point
reef, in the Straits of Magellan, about twenty-four miles south of this
colony—Sandy Point.
As soon as the governor, Don Diego Dublé Almeida, received notice of my
disaster he came personally with the Chilian corvette Magellanes to our
assistance, and placed this vessel with her crew at my disposal.
In view of the mere possibility of saving ray ship in the dangerous
position in which she lies, the Magellanes proceeded to take on board
the cargo, stores, furniture, &c.
The Magellanes made three trips to my ship, and on her last trip conveyed
my officers and crew to Sandy Point. To do this the boats and crew of
the Magellanes were employed. Since my disaster the governor has been
unremitting in showing, in the most generous manner, his kindness, and
doing all in his power to assist us in our trouble.
As I am not possessed of means of showing my gratitude to the Chilian
Government for the many kindnesses I have received, especially from
Governor Dublé and the commander of the Magellanes, I address myself to
you, sir, that through you I may express to the Chilian Government many
thanks for the assistance and protection, especially from Governor
Dublé, who, with the greatest kindness, placed his house at the
disposition of myself and chief officer.
Very respectfully,
JNO. K. NICKERSON,
Master Steamship
Georgia, of New York.
