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Captain McDonal as Lord Duncan is unwell. Our Squadron will be the Kent, Belliqueux, Veteran Agamemnon, Ardent, Prince William Frederick & Director. The Monmouth remains with Lord Duncan's Flag.
I dare say there is 6 or 8 thousand Troops on board the Dutch Ships - I hope & wish we may get hold of them, & if we do, that we may treat them with more severity than our former Invaders, who if they had been rougher handled, this would not have taken place. The French evidently consider their convulsing us as their grand object.
I hope I shall be able to get this on board the Monmouth in the Morning before we sail. Pray God send you good health & that I may soon be able to give you good accounts of our cruize. I remain My Dear Sir ever Your affectionate Hmble servant.
Wm Bligh
Capt. Bligh
Decr 7 --- 98
Jan 21 --- 99