Copy of a letter received by William Bligh from Major George Johnston, 12 October 1807 (Series 40.086) - No. 0002

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that, a Captain can be dispensed with at Port Dalrymple, Captain Kemp can remain here, as there is no other Captain to take that Duty, and should Captain Piper return from Norfolk Island, I cannot with any degree of justice to him, after being on detachment upwards of four years, send him directly on another duty. 

I have the honor to be 
with respect
Your Excellency's
most obedient
humble Servant

(signed) Geo; Johnston
Major Commanding New South Wales Corps

His Excellency
Governor Bligh
&c  &c  &c