Copy of correspondence of William Bligh with Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Foveaux, and with Captain William Kent, 30 July - 3 September 1808 (Series 40.132) - No. 0015

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August 25th 1808 

Sir

     Having seen the precept for attending a court of criminal Jurisdiction as one of the members, I have to inform you that in consequence of having received an order from Commodore Bligh of this days date, ordering me not to attend the court of criminal Judicature, without his signature is to the precept, I have to inform you that I cannot attend.

I am, Sir,
Your most obedient Servant

(Signed) Wm Kent

A. F. Kemp Esqr
Acting Judge Advocate

Government-House