Copy of Correspondence between Govr Bligh & Lieutt Colonel Foveaux &ca from 28th July to 26th August 1808', 28 July - 26 August 1808 (Series 40.121) - No. 0019

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Government House, Sydney,
25th August 1808

Sir

     In answer to your Letter of this Morning, I am commanded by His Excellency, Governor Bligh, Commodore commanding His Majesty's Ships and Vessels here, to say, that when You see His Signature to any Receipt for a Criminal Court, then You are to obey His Orders of the 26th August, 1808.

I am, Sir,
Your Most obed.t humble Servant

(Signed) Edmund Griffin

To William Kent Esq.r
Acting Commander of His Majesty's Ship Porpoise

No. 27

Head Quarters, 26th August 1808

Sir

     Enclosed I send You a Copy of a  Letter from Captain Kent to the Acting Judge Advocate, informing him that he had received an order from You not to attend a Criminal Court, unless Your Signature was to the Receipts.

     I request to know whether the information communicated by Captain Kent be correct.

I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient humble Servant

(Signed) J. Foveaux

Captain Bligh
&c  &c  &c