Copy of a letter received by William Bligh from Joseph Short, 8 April 1806; with copy of orders received by Joseph Short from Admiral George Montagu, 13 January 1806 (Series 40.051) - No. 0004

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perfectly corresponds with their Lordships Orders to me contained in their secret Packet.

I have the honor to be
Sir
Your most obedient
​humble Servant
Joseph Short

On His Majesty's Service
Captain William Bligh
&c  &c  &c
Sinclair Transport

(Copy)

Royal William
at Spithead 13 January 1806

Memo.

[In margin]
Sinclair - I. H. Jackson Mr.)
Justina - Jno. Forbes Mr.)

You are to receive under your protection the Ships named in the Margin, bound to the South Sea, and see them in safety so far as your Courses may lay together.

Geo. Montagu

To Captain Short
His Majesty's Store Ship
Porpoise

Attested  Wm Bligh signature

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