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. 0011

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Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies; my Letter Books of all kinds, and my Book of my decisions on Appeals together with all other Papers I have been so dispossessed of.

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

(Signed) Wm. Bligh

To
Lieut. Colonel Foveaux

No. 14

Head Quarters, 9th August 1808.

Sir

     I have referred Your Letter of yesterday to Major Johnston, who is at present at some distance from Head Quarters.

     I annex a Copy of my Letter to him on that subject, and shall lose no time in communicating to you his Answer. 

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

(Signed) J. Foveaux

Captain Bligh
&c  &c  &c

(Copy)

No. 15

Head Quarters, 9th August 1808

Sir

     I herewith transmit You a Copy of a Letter received yesterday from Captain Bligh, requiring his Commission, Books, Papers &c to be returned to him.

     As I am determined not to interfere Sir