Copy of an order received by Joseph Short from William Bligh, 15 May 1806 (Series 40.059) - No. 0001

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By William Bligh Esq.r Captain of His Majestys Ship Porpoise and Senior Officer of His Majesty's Ships and Vessels at the Cape of Good Hope.

You are hereby required and directed to Muster me on board His Majesty's Ship Porpoise under my Command until you receive further orders from me.

Given under my Hand
this 15th May 1806

Wm Bligh

To

Joseph Short Esqr
2nd in Command of His Majesty's Ship Porpoise