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hard fighting exhibited, which neither France Spain or Holland will ever like to reflect on, and I think they cannot spare to us a half score of Ships every Year.
Both the Arrow & Dart are here, but I am sorry I cannot say any thing favorable of them, I really think they are not worth the expense Government has been at in building them.
We are now summoned to try a Phellon [felon] who has declared himself a united Irishman, & I am sorry to hear that the Men are sent in from the Diomede of the same class, who had laid a Plan to carry her into the Texel.
I beg leave to present my respectful Compliments to Lady Banks to your Mother & Sister & with the earnest wishes for your good health I remain My Dear Sir Your faithful & Affectionate & Humble servant
Wm Bligh
[The Society of United Irishmen linked to the mutinies at the Nore and Spithead]