Episode 1 of 2
Pre-Treaty Negotiations
- When
- 30 July 1861
- Where
- HMS Prometheus (vessel)
- Part of
- Britain annexes Lagos Island
British officials met Oba Dosunmu aboard HMS Prometheus on 30 July 1861 to explain treaty terms.
William McCoskry and Commander Bedingfield convened the meeting aboard HMS Prometheus, a vessel. British intent was explained, and a response was required by August 1861. This meeting preceded the formal signing of the Treaty of Cession.
Sources
- Lagos Treaty of Cession Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-09
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