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Head Quarters 23rd Aug.t 1808
Sir
I am directed by Lieut.t Gov.r Foveaux to transmit you a Copy of a Letter this moment received from Captain Bligh together with the answer thereto, and to request your immediate attention to the subject of it.
I have the honor to be, Sir,
Your most obed.t humble Servant
(Signed) James Finnane
Major Johnston, New South Wales Corps
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No. 26
His Majesty's Ship Porpoise
August 25th, 1808
Sir
In consequence of application having been made to me to sit as Member on the Court of Criminal Jurisdiction, and You having in your Orders of the 26th Aug.t 1808 ordered that two Commissioned Officers of His Majesty's Ship Porpoise should attend as Members on application being made by the Judge Advocate, I therefore wish to know if those orders are to be complied with that I may be at liberty to sit as the Law directs.
I am, Sir,
Your most obed.t humble Servant
(Signed) Wm. Kent
To
Commodore Bligh
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