Copy of appointment and orders issued to James Symons by William Bligh, 17 May - 25 November 1807 (Series 40.127) - No. 0002

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By William Bligh Esqr. Captain of
His Majesty's Ship Porpoise
and Senior Officer of His
Majesty's Ships and Vessels
employed on the Coast of
New South Wales.  &c  &c  &c

     Whereas Captain Putland has been found totally incapable of proceeding to Sea, on account of extreme ill health, by Survey of the fifth Instant.

     You are therefore hereby required and directed to proceed with His Majesty's Ship Porpoise to the Derwent, where you are to deliver the Provisions and Stores which have been shipped on board for that purpose, together, with my Despatches for Lieutenant Governor Collins; and you are to return to Port Jackson with the utmost despatch.

Given under my Hand at
Government House, Sydney,
in New South Wales, this
8th day of October, 1807.

(Signed) Wm. Bligh

To

Leiut.t James Symons 

Of His Majesty's Ship Porpoise

By William Bligh Esquire,
Captain of His Majesty's
Ship Porpoise and Senior
Officer of His Majesty's Ships
and Vessels employed on the
Coast of New South Wales &c  &c  &c

     Captain Putland continuing in a state of total incapacity to do his Duty, and proceed