Primary tabs
Transcription
[Page 21]
(Copy)
Government-House, Sydney,
31st August 1808
In answer to your letter of the 29th instnt, I am commanded by His Excellency commodore Bligh to observe to you, that Lieutenant Ellison, and every officer of His Majesty's Ship Porpoise must occupy their respective situation agreeable to the Establishment.
With respect to any provisions, or stores that may be any time on board the Lady Nelson, you will be acquainted by his Excellency's order of the 4th September 1806 to Captain Short, that the warrant officers will be held responsible for them. A copy of the above mentioned order I am directed to inclose [enclose].
His Excellency also commands me to observe, that as he is kept a prisoner, you must be aware, he is prevented from having any thing to do with government of the Colony.
I am, Sir, your most obedient
humble Servant
(Signed) Edmund Griffin
To
William Kent Esquire
Acting commander of His
Majesty's Ship, Porpoise
His