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Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies; my Letter Books of all kinds, and my Book of my decisions on Appeals together with all other Papers I have been so dispossessed of.
I am, Sir,
Your most obed.t humble Servant
(Signed) Wm. Bligh
To
Lieut. Colonel Foveaux
No. 14
Head Quarters, 9th August 1808.
Sir
I have referred Your Letter of yesterday to Major Johnston, who is at present at some distance from Head Quarters.
I annex a Copy of my Letter to him on that subject, and shall lose no time in communicating to you his Answer.
I have the honor to be, Sir,
Your most Obedt. humble Servant
(Signed) J. Foveaux
Captain Bligh
&c &c &c
(Copy)
No. 15
Head Quarters, 9th August 1808
Sir
I herewith transmit You a Copy of a Letter received yesterday from Captain Bligh, requiring his Commission, Books, Papers &c to be returned to him.
As I am determined not to interfere Sir