Copy of correspondence of William Bligh with Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Foveaux, and with Captain William Kent, 30 July - 3 September 1808 (Series 40.132) - No. 0007

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Head quarters, 4th August 1808

Sir

I beg to state to you, that I have no objection to your proceeding to England in His Majesty's Ship Porpoise; but it must be clearly understood by you, that you are to consider yourself bound by the conditions to which you acceded previous to my arrival, on obtaining Major Johnston's consent to embark in that vessel.

Upon any other terms, I am determined not to permit you to leave the Colony while the command rests with me.

I have the honor to be, Sir,
your most obedient
humble servant

(Signed) J. Foveaux

Wm. Bligh Esqr.
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