Penang in 1837,as seen by the French explorer Captain Auguste Vaillant

The french captain auguste vaillant arrived in the straits of malacca in february,1837,in the corvette la bonite. he called briefly in malacca,where he was received by the resident-councillor,samuel garling,and arrived in penang on 3 march. his account describes penang's strategic position,its population and the effect of singapore's development on its trade. during his visit,he visited the resident- councillor,j. w. salmond,who famously performed his duties from a house on penang hill. he also met french missionaries and saw their establishments for the young and the elderly. on 6 march,after inviting georgetown's authorities aboard his ship to bid them farewell,he set sail for india. © 2017 project muse.