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"examine all the Papers belonging to William Bligh Esqre and to detain all papers that in any way relate to the public concerns of his Colony and its Dependancies [Dependencies]; all other Papers you are to return him. You are to acquaint him that during your examination of these Papers he may be present and have any Friend or other Persons also present he may choose to appoint.
(Signed) George Johnston Lt. Governor"
To
Captain Ed Abbott
Tho Jamison Esqre
Garnham Blaxcell Esqre
Nicholas Bayly Esqre"
69th - To this order I objected as also to the acknowledging Major Johnston as Lieutenant Governor, when Captain Abbott and the other Members of the Committee replied, that my objections were useless; that they had received orders and would therefore, execute them.
70th - My Papers and Letter Books my private Instructions, the great Seal of the Colony and my Commissions which had been seized and locked up the night of my confinement under a guard of Two Centinels [Sentinels], were now taken possession of, but I insisted in keeping my private Letter Books
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