[Page 19]
Government House, Sydney,
25th August 1808
Sir
In answer to your Letter of this Morning, I am commanded by His Excellency, Governor Bligh, Commodore commanding His Majesty's Ships and Vessels here, to say, that when You see His Signature to any Receipt for a Criminal Court, then You are to obey His Orders of the 26th August, 1808.
I am, Sir,
Your Most obed.t humble Servant
(Signed) Edmund Griffin
To William Kent Esq.r
Acting Commander of His Majesty's Ship Porpoise
No. 27
Head Quarters, 26th August 1808
Sir
Enclosed I send You a Copy of a Letter from Captain Kent to the Acting Judge Advocate, informing him that he had received an order from You not to attend a Criminal Court, unless Your Signature was to the Receipts.
I request to know whether the information communicated by Captain Kent be correct.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient humble Servant
(Signed) J. Foveaux
Captain Bligh
&c &c &c