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. 0019

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or that it is your wish, he should remain on board the Nelson, in case he should be immediately wanted, for the good of His Majesty's Service.

I have the honor to remain, Sir,
your most obedient
humble Servant

(Signed)  Wm. Kent

To
Commodore Bligh
&c   -   &c   -   &c   -

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His Majesty's armed Tender
Lady Nelson, Sydney-Cove,
27th August 1808 

Sir

     I beg leave to acquaint you that the Lady Nelson under my command is unloaded, and is ready to proceed to any Service, you may wish to Send her.

     But as I understand that you have received orders from His Excellency Governor Bligh, for my immediate return on board his