Copy of a letter received by Lord Castlereagh from William Bligh, being 'Copy of my [Bligh's] Letter to Lord Castlereagh about Acting Lieutt Jas. Symons and Mr John Blaxland leaving the Colony in the Rose', 10 September 1808 (Series 40.125) - No. 0001

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Government House, Sdney,

New South Wales, 10th sept.r 1808.

My Lord

     Since my Despatch of the 31st, Ultimo I have been much surprised to find that the present Lieutenant Governor has obliged Captain Brooks of the Rose, to take home Acting Leiut.t James Symons belonging to the Lady Nelson, Tender to the Porpoise, in defiance of all propriety, and decorum, Lieut.t Symons having no authority from me to proceed - he is deeply implicated in Mutiny and other offences.

     Mr John Blaxland also, who assisted in dispossessing me of my Government is also allowed to leave the Colony, notwithstanding my remonstrance;  and conceiving them both highly culpable, I inclose [enclose] the correspondence I have had on that subject, requesting Your Lordship will be pleased to judge whether they should be detained or not on their arrival in England.

I have the honor to be, with the greatest respect,
My Lord,
Your Lordships'
Most obedient humble Servant

(Signed) Wm Bligh

To

The Right Honorable
Viscount Castlereagh
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