Copy of a letter received by Banks from William Bligh, titled 'An Account of the Rebellion', 30 June 1808 (Series 40.091) - No. 0028

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The paper just alluded to, I have procured a Copy of it was written at the moment by McArthur himself, and is as follows

"26 January 1808

Addressed to Major Johnston

Sir

The present alarming state the Colony, in which every mans property liberty and life is endangered, induces us to implore you, instantly to place Governor Bligh under an arrest, and assume the Command of the Colony.  We pledge ourselves at a moment of less agitation to come forward to support the measure with our fortunes and our Lives.

We are with great respect
Sir
Your Obed [Obedient] servants

Jno. McArthur
Jno Blaxland
James Mitcham
S. Lord
Greg Blaxland
D Wentworth
N Bayly
Thos Moon​​​​​​​
Thos Laycock
Jno Gowen
N Devine
M Baker"

Jas Mittshim, and by upwards of one hundred other Inhabitants of all descriptions some of whom are the worst class of life. When

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