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Folios 198-199: William Bligh, HMS Porpoise, Simons Bay, Cape of Good Hope. Sent...

Catalogue reference: ADM 1/1538/20E

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This record is about the Folios 198-199: William Bligh, HMS Porpoise, Simons Bay, Cape of Good Hope. Sent... dating from 1806 June 13 in the series Admiralty, and Ministry of Defence, Navy Department: Correspondence and Papers. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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ADM 1/1538/20E
Date
1806 June 13
Description

Folios 198-199: William Bligh, HMS Porpoise, Simons Bay, Cape of Good Hope. Sent his notice of arrival, HMS Lady Sinclair, with Captain Stiles [John Stiles], HMS Adamant. They are now ready for sea and will proceed to Port Jackson, expecting to arrive mid-August. HMS Zephyr, Lieutenant Paty, Agent and HMS Rolla, purchased by Sir Home Popham remain at this place with the Three Sisters Danish transport. The Danish ship was detained on account of bearing dispatches to the enemy and varying her voyage to Tranqubar [India].

Folios 199-200: enclosure in folios 198-199. Duplicate of folios 198-199.

Folios 200-201: enclosure in folios 198-199. Duplicate of folios 198-199.

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Cap B314A
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Open on Transfer
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Open Document, Open Description
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