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Mr. Pineo withdrawn. The Sergeant of Marines called and asked if any Orders were given to the Centinels to prevent Mr. Lye's Door and Window of his Cabin being opened, who says that no such Orders were given but that Captain Short the day after Mr Lye being confined gave directions that the door might be kept open.
(Signed) Jas. Petty F. R. Ms.
Mr. Pineo again called
Question - Did Mr. Lye request you to forward the letter he wrote to you to Captn. Bligh?
Answer - He did - which I communicated to Captn. Short as my immediate Commanding Officer
Question - As Mr. Lye complained of being ill did you not conceive it your duty to visit him since his first Complaint.
Answer - I do, but from my Situation in the Gun Room and frequently hearing him converse I had no apprehension of his being indisposed.
Question - How long do you suppose Mr. Lye can remain in that close state of confinement without his his health being endangered?
Answer - That will depend upon the state of the weather and other circumstances which I cannot foresee.
(Signed) O Pineo
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