Vancouver had advanced to post rank on…
September 1794 CE
Four days later, Discovery and Chatham put into Nootka; all are saddened to learn that Quadra had suddenly died.
Brigadier General Don Jose Alava, the new Governor of Nootka, is cooperative and friendly, but no instructions have arrived to enable the commanders to resolve the situation.
Alava and Vancouver are on friendly terms, jointly conducting local explorations, including a large celebration with Maquinna.