Folios 190-191: William Wolseley, Tarbert, Ireland. When the gunships arrived in...

Folios 190-191: William Wolseley, Tarbert, Ireland. When the gunships arrived in the river, he applied to Rear Admiral Whitshed to allow a guard of Sea Fencibles to remain on board each vessel to protect the arms and ammunition. Admiral Whitshed has directed him to apply to the Admiralty. Captain Wolseley maintains that the gun vessels are not safe in the river without a sufficient watch to deal with sudden attack by rebel boats or disaffected people. They cannot be protected by Sea Fencibles on the shore, and there is no battery on the river. He believes the whole crew should stay on board each vessel, or as many as the Admiralty deem necessary. The number of Petty Officers and men they order on board each vessel should be selected from those of approved loyalty. Attaches a list of the gun vessels already arrived, which are well adapted to river service: the Linnet, Industry and [Ellins?], together with details of guns/ammunition and number of men.