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. 0021

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between the Heads I heard Captn. Short desire Mr. Lye to take off  his Great Coat.  It was in the Evening and Mr. Lye replied he thought he might wear what cloaths he thought proper and I did not see him take it off.

Question 3d. put - No

Question 4 - Never

Question 5 - Never

Question 6 - Never

(Signed)  W Odrey

Mr. Basden Purser called

Question 1st - I remember one Instance when the Ship was working between the Heads I heard Captn. Short desire Mr. Lye to take off his Great Coat which he did not do.  And that he has gone on Shore since lying in this Harbour when left Commanding Officer which was contrary to Captn. Short's Order which I believe is in the Order Book.

Question 3d. - Answer - I have heard Mr. Lye make use of replies to Captain Short which I have thought unbecoming an Officer to his superior but cannot recollect the Circumstances.

Question 4th. - I have heard Lt. Tetley say before the Ship's Company it was a shame the people should be kept up so late and should not wonder if they were to desert.

Question 5th. - I know of None

Question 6th. - I have once

Question - Was he incapable of doing his duty?

Answer