Governors of Prince of Wales Island
| Appointed | Name | Ended | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec. 1804 | Philip Dundas | 8 Apr. 1807 | Died in office |
| 8 Apr. 1807 | Henry Shepherd Pearson | 2 Mar. 1808 | Acting |
| 2 Mar. 1808 | Norman Macalister | March 1810 | |
| 24 Mar.1810 | Charles Andrew Bruce | December 1810 | Died in office. |
| December 1810 | William Edward Phillips | 1811 | Acting. |
| 1811 | Archibald Seton | 1812 | |
| 1811 | William Petrie | 1812 | Acting while Seton in Java |
| 29 Jan. 1812 | William Petrie | 27 Oct. 1816 | Died in office |
| 27 Oct. 1816 | William Edward Phillips | 18 Mar. 1817 | Acting |
| 18 Mar. 1817 | John Alexander Bannerman | 8 Aug. 1819 | Died in office |
| 1 Mar. 1820 | William Edward Phillips | Aug. 1824. | |
| 4 Feb. 1824 | Robert Fullerton. | 12 Nov. 1829 | Governor of the Straits Settlements (1826–1830) |
Occurrences For April, 1807
April 4th. Mr. W. C. Clubley, appointed deputy secretary.
Government Orders.
Fort Cornwallis 10 April. The whole of the troops at the presidency to parade this afternoon, at half past four o'clock, in front of the Government-house, to attend the remains of the honourable Philip Dundas, late Governor &c., &c., &c., of this island, to the place of interment, with all military honours due to his high rank and station.
Lieutenant-colonel Basset to command.
Three rounds of light cartridges per man to be served to the 20th regiment, which corps only is to fire over the grave, on account of the narrowness of the ground.
Forty-five minute guns, corresponding with the years of age of the deceased, to be held in readiness to be fired during the funeral procession, and to be commenced by signal from the Government-house.
The Bengal artillery to furnish the carrying party.
The garrison colours to be hoisted at half mast at sun-rise, and continue until sun-set.
(signed) JOHN DRUMMOND, Town Major.
13 April. A salute of 19 guns to be fired, on H. S. Pearson Esq. taking his seat as governor of this island.
Also a salute of 11 guns on W. E. Phillips, Esq. taking his seat as member of council.
By order of the honourable the governor and council.
(signed) Thomas Raffles, Secretary to government.
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