Copy of the proceedings of a first court of inquiry, with opinion of Philip Gidley King, into complaints of 1st Lieutenant Joseph Swabey Tetley and the Master Daniel Lye against 2nd Captain Joseph Short, 10 - 12 December 1806 (Series 41.10) - No. 0028

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a total hindrance of the Ship's services for want of Officers and Men.   And also submit to Your determination whether there appears to be grounds sufficient for a Court Martial on Captain Short.

Given under our hands on board H M Ship Porpoise in Sydney Cove Port Jackson this 12th. Decr. 1806.

(Signed)

Philip Gidley King Principal Commander
Jno. Houstoun Acting 2d. Commander
J. Oxley acting Lieutenant of His Majesty's Ship Buffalo

Attested   Wm. Bligh