Lord Stanley to Mr. Adams.
Sir: In a conversation which I had the honor to hold with you on the 8th of February last, you informed me that the United States government were anxious to learn what steps had been taken during the last few years with regard to the establishment of light-houses at the entrance of the Caribbean sea on the coast of the Bahamas.
[Page 67]I have not failed to make inquiry on that subject, and I have now the honor to acquaint you that since the year 1859 her Majesty’s government have erected and lighted three light-houses in the Bahamas, namely: one in 1860 at Lobas cay, and two in 1863, one at Elbow cay, Abaco island, and one at Great Stirrup’s cay.
In addition to these a light-house will be lighted at Castle island during the present year, and a sum of money has been granted for the erection of another at the southwest point of Inagua island, a suitable site for which is now under consideration. Her Majesty’s government have also sanctioned the erection of a light-house on Sombrero island, but it is not intended to erect one at present at Bird Rock, at the northwest end of Crooked island.
I may also add that it is also now under consideration to erect a light-house at West Caicos island.
I have the honor to be, with the highest consideration, sir, your most obedient, humble servant,
Charles Francis Adams, Esq., &c., &c., &c.