Copy of a letter received by Banks from William Bligh, titled 'An Account of the Rebellion', 30 June 1808 (Series 40.091) - No. 0024

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January 1808

with a letter from Major Johnston a Copy of which follows.

"Head Quarters 26th January 1808

Sir

I am called upon to execute a most painful duty, you are charged by the respectable Inhabitants of Crimes that render you unfit to exercise the supreme authority another moment in this Colony and in that charge all the officers under my Command have joined.

I therefore require you in His Majesty's sacred name to resign your authority and to submit to the arrest which I hereby place you under by the advice of all my Officers and by the advice of every respectable inhabitant in the Town of Sydney.

I am, Sir
Your most obedient humble Servant

(Signed) George Johnston

A Lt Governor and Major Commg N.S.W. Corps

To William Bligh Esq. F.R.S.
&c, &c, &c."

          42d - I had just read this infamous and Rebellious Letter, when I received a Message from this Lieutenant Moore

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