Copy of the proceedings of a first court of inquiry, with opinion of Philip Gidley King, into complaints of 1st Lieutenant Joseph Swabey Tetley and the Master Daniel Lye against 2nd Captain Joseph Short, 10 - 12 December 1806 (Series 41.10) - No. 0015

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about 30 or 40 yards of Green Baize into the Cabin and had received none back

received none back.

Question - Was the Canvas that was drawn for the Passenger's Cott's appropriated for that Purpose.

Answer - As the Passengers nor none of the Officers applied for them I did not issue them.  The Canvas is now on board and remains on my charge as Cotts.

Question - Has Captain Short had any part of that Canvas for a Cott for his own use?

Answer - No. The Canvas was drawn for the Cotts being No. 3 and that made into a Cott for the Captain lately No. 5

Question - Do you know of any wasteful Expence of the Log lines?

Answer - There has been a number used for the Cabin - several carried away but not allowed to be expended by Captn Short.

(Signed)  Wm. Hobbs

Mr Bannister Carpenter called

Question 1st. - I have seen him at different times when he has appeared to me to be intoxicated but cannot recollect any particular times.

Question - Did you cut an Anchor Stock up on the Passage to repair the Boats.

Answer - Yes

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