Copy of a letter received by William Bligh from Joseph Swabey Tetley, 20 December 1806 (Series 41.14) - No. 0002

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being held on Captain Short as I feel myself so degraded by Captain Short's Conduct in the Eyes of the Officers and Ship's Company that my situation is truly distressing. ~

I have the honor to be with the 
greatest respect
Your obedient servant 
(Signed) J.S. Tetley

Wm. Bligh Esquire

1st Captain of H M Ship Porpoise

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