Copy of a letter received by Banks from William Bligh, titled 'An Account of the Rebellion', 30 June 1808 (Series 40.091) - No. 0036

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"which will I hope secure the impartial administration of Justice according to the Laws of England as secured to us by the Patent of our most Gracious Sovereign.

Words cannot too strongly convey my approbation of the behaviour of the whole Body of People on the late memorable event.  By their manly firm and orderly Conduct, they have shown themselves deserving of that protection which I have felt it was my duty to give them, and which I doubt not they will continue to merit.

In future no man shall have just cause to complain of violence, injustice or oppression;  no free man shall be taken, imprisoned, or deprived of his House Land or Liberty but by the Law.  Justice shall be impartially administered without regard to or respect of Person, and every Man shall enjoy the Fruits of his Industry in Security.

Soldiers!

Your Conduct has endeared you to every well disposed Inhabitant in this Settlement!  Persevere in the same honorable path, and you will establish the Credit of the New South Wales Corps on a Basis not to be shaken."    

God

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