[2] On 26 August, together with his wife, Governor Hope arrived at Douglas on board the steamer Mona's Isle having traveled on a special sailing from Kirkcudbright.
[2] The new Lieutenant Governor was said to of received a warm reception, with various members of the public bodies and High Bailiff James Quirk in attendance.
[2] Governor Hope's tenure in office was not distinguished by any great public works, save that of the Laxey Wheel which was named in honour of his wife, Lady Isabella.
[2] However of particular note is Governor Hope's devotion to duty during the serious cholera outbreak which occurred during his governorship; his visit to the village of Port Erin, at that time severely ravaged by the disease, being such an instance.
[2] Governor Hope's retirement from office was due to private reasons,[2] and was announced suddenly to Tynwald during its open air sitting at St John's on 5 July 1860.