14/28 Consequently, in 1832, Lord Goderich sent to the Bay of Islands Mr.James Busby to reside there as British resident. He was paid a salary, and provided with L200 a year to distribute in presents to the native chiefs. He entered on his duties in 1833. He had no authority, and was not backed by any force. He was aptly nicknamed "a man-of-war without guns." He presented the local chiefs with a national flag. |