Folios 226-227: Robert Watson, HMS Isis, Gravesend Reach, to Vice Admiral Sir Thomas...

Folios 226-227: Robert Watson, HMS Isis, Gravesend Reach, to Vice Admiral Sir Thomas Pasley, Commander in Chief of HM Ships in the River Thames. Encloses a list of ten men, who appear to him and his officers, as being the most proper people to be brought to a Court Martial [Mutiny at the Nore] including the Sergeant and Corporal of the Marines and specifying the different charges to be exhibited against them. States that George Buchanan, one of the Committee, who has offered to give evidence, was one of the most moderate of the party and a proper person to give evidence. Also observes that Christopher Gregor, a delegate should also be permitted to give evidence as he feels that Gregor would have some useful information, as he has previously stated to him and Lieutenant William Lamb that if HMS Isis had not gone to St Helena, the meeting would never have taken place.

Folios 228-229: enclosure with folios 226-227. Declaration of William Lamb, Lieutenant. Detailed account of the events of 30 May, 31 May, 2 June, 5 June and 9 June 1797 during the mutiny at the Nore. Mentions Andrew Bruice, Robert Dickson, James Murrin, Richard Cox and Alexander Forty as being the men who strongly opposed the signal of Admiral Adam Duncan to anchor. James Caulfield, Lieutenant, who delivered the Admiral's message back to the Company of HMS Isis that he thought it would be the last ship to desert him. States that Alexander Steel was the man who seconded Bruice and who had abused James Todd on 9 June 1797. States that Red Cockades were first worn by the Ship's Company in their hats on 5 June 1797. Describes how Joseph Holmes was killed in a boat alongside HMS Isis in a volley of musket fire from on board HMS Isis on 9 June 1797 and that he himself was taken prisoner by Robert Dickson who was armed with the pistols and a sword belonging to Robert Watson, Captain, also being held prisoner in the cabin. Describes John Cashin as being remarkably active and wicked through the whole business and who abused J N N d'Esterre, [Lieutenant, Royal Marine], in the grossest manner, calling him a villain and deserving to hang. HMS Agamemnon, Robert Devereux Fancourt, Captain, mentioned.

Folios 230-231: enclosure with folios 226-227. Declaration of James Caulfield, Lieutenant, HMS Isis, 25 June 1797. Detailed account of the events of 30 May, 31 May, 2 June, 4 June, 5 June, 6 June and 10 June 1797 during the mutiny at the Nore. Andrew Bruce, James Murrin and Tool [Toole], Richard Cox and Alexander Forty mentioned. States that [Jonathan] Dyer, Captain's Cook, had said it was the decision of Admiral Adam Duncan on 30 May 1797 to sail to Texel with so small a force and to stay at the back of the Sands exposing the men to danger, that triggered the men to cry a little later 'one and all for Yarmouth'. States [Richard] Parker of HMS Sandwich came on board on 5 June 1797. Reports that the Red Cockades were universally being worn on 5 June 1797 and the Red Flag was up. Describes the circumstances leading to the death of [Joseph Holmes] on 10 June 1797. Mr Green, Boatswain's Mate, HMS Isis mentioned for piping 'Hands up, about ship'.

Folios 232- 233: enclosure with folios 226-227. Declaration of James Leach, Acting Lieutenant. Detailed account of the events of 30 May, 31 May, 2 June, 4 June, 5 June, 6 June and 10 June 1797. Cites Andrew Bruice and Robert Dickson as being the men who said on 30 May 1797 that the Ship's Company would not stay out with Admiral Adam Duncan any longer and that Jonathan Dyer, Captain's Cook, had said it was not safe to go off the Texel with so small a force, besides the dangers of sands and shoals , and the cry was 'one and all to Yarmouth Roads'. [Green], Boatswain's Mate, mentioned for piping 'all hands about ship' without orders. States that [Andrew] Bruice, [Robert Dickson], [Richard] Cox, [Christopher] Gregor and Clerk went on board a Cutter to the Nore on 2 June 1797, and on 3 June 1795 Vice Admiral Sir Thomas Pasley came on board and harangued the crew but who would not hear him. [James] Murrin opened the chest in the wardroom of Lieutenant Charles Rea and took the keys of the Marines' Arms, and the Red flag was flying the same day. [Andrew] Bruice, [Robert] Dickson,[Alexander] Forty, [James] Murrin were very active firing at and detaining all vessels passing by. Describes the incident in which Joseph Holmes was killed on 10 June 1797 when several officers had got into a boat to try to escape, and were fired upon by men on board HMS Isis even though the officers had taken off their hats to intimate they would return to the ship. Lieutenant William Lamb and Lieutenant J N N d'Esterre also mentioned. HMS Leopard mentioned.

Folios 234-240: enclosure with folios 226-227. Declarations by some of the crew of HMS Isis regarding the events of the [Mutiny at the Nore].

Folio 234: George Loulitt, Midshipman; William Hunter, Quartermaster.

Folios 234-235: Jesse Wilkins, Quartermaster.

Folios 235: Peter Irvine, Able Seaman; David Burns, Sailmaker; John Suddick, Quartermaster; James Todd, Landsman.

Folios 236: Henry Saunders, Able Seaman; Charles Elias Youd, Able Seaman; William Armstrong, Able Seaman; Alexander Dunkin, Quartermaster's Mate; John Walker, Midshipman.

Folios 236-237: Thomas Cole, Quartermaster.

Folio 237: James McDaniel, Ordinary Seaman; Thomas Sinclair, Ordinary Seaman; George Young, Midshipman; Erick Howlake, Able Seaman; William White , Supernumerary; Paul Christian, Quarter Gunner.

Folio 238: George Stevenson, Able Seaman; Thomas Smith, Sergeant, Marines; William Hutton, Marine; Samuel Bale, Marine; Richard Greenway, Marine; Frederick Moult, Marine; Joseph Spratling, Marine; Thomas Harris, Marine.

Foilio 239: William Eaves, Marine; William Martin, Marine; Simon Pearce, Marine; Robert Swift, Marine; Joseph Carter, Marine; William Martin, Marine; Thomas Smith, Sergeant, Marines.

Folio 240: blank.

Folios 241-242: enclosure with folios 226-227. Declaration of James Mumford, Boatswain.

Folios 243-244: enclosure with folios 226-227. Declaration of William Somerville, Midshipman.

Folios 245-246: enclosure with folios 226-227. Declaration of George Finn, Master.

Folios 247-248: enclosure with folios 226-227. Declaration of John Leigh, Gunner. States Tuesday 15 June 1797, as the day the Mutineers made a voluntary and unanimous resignation of the command of the ships to the officers. Lieutenant William Lamb mentioned .

Folios 249-250: enclosure with folios 226-227. Declaration of Charles Rea, Lieutenant, Marines.

Folios 251-254: enclosure with folios 226-227. Declaration of J N N d'Esterre, Lieutenant, Marines. Describes the events of 30 May 1797 and mentions Marines who took part: Privates George Smith, Thomas Rayner, Samuel Mabbbots, Peter Vanstocken, John Beverstock and George Smith. states that the ship arrived in the Nore on 6 June 1797 and anchored in such away to stop the Trade. Observes that from 6 June to 9 June 1797 the following men were particularly conspicuous in firing at, boarding and detaining the Merchantmen and leading the men in their rebelliousness and mutinous conduct: Andrew Bruice, Able Seaman; Richard Cox, Yeoman of the Sheets and Acting Captain of the Forecastle; Robert Dickson, Boatswain's Mate; Alexander Forty, Captain's Coxswain; James Murrin, Able Seaman; John Cashin, Ordinary Seaman; Alexander Steel, Able Seaman and George Smett, Private Marine. Describes how he was imprisoned in irons on board until 14 June 1797 where he was frequently threatened with death. Mentions Thomas Waterbeck, Sergeant, Marines and Samuel Jenkins, Corporal, Marines as being part of the Mutiny and were seen wearing Red Cockades (of defiance) in their hats.