Extract from the Log book of Capt Folger of the Americanship Topaz of Boston, certified by Lt Fitzmaurice of the RoyalNavy & transmitted to the Admiralty by Rear Admiral Sir Sidneyon the 14 March 1809', 10 October 1808 (Series 71.02) - No. 0002

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& Plantains; Hogs & Poultry in abundance.

There are now some grown up Men & Women, Children of the Mutineers on the Island, the whole population amounting to about 35, who acknowledge Smith as father & commander of them all.  They all speak English and have been educated by him Capt. Folger represents in a religious & moral way.

The second Mate of the Topaz asserts that Christian the ringleader became insane shortly after their arrival on the Island, & threw himself off the Rocks into the Sea.  another died of a fever before the massacre of the whole took place.
The Island is badly supplied with Water, sufficient only for the present Inhabitants & no Anchorage.

Smith gave to Capt. Folger a Chronometer, made by Kendall, which was taken from him by the Governor of Juan Fernandez.
(Signed)
Wm. Fitz maurice.

Extracted from the Log book
29.Sep.1808.

Copy of a letter from Mr. Folger, forwarded to Mr. Croker by Rear Adml Rodham in a letter dated off New London 5 Jan 1815 with the Azimuth Compass to which it refers.
Nantucket
1 March 1808

My Lords
The remarkable circumstance which took place on my last Voyage to the Pacific Ocean, will, I trust plead my Apology for addressing your Lordships at this time.  In February 1808 I touched at 

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