Report. 1808.

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Report. 1808.

Report of his deposition of Governor Bligh, Head Quarters, Sydney, 9 April, 1808, to Colonel J.W. Gordon. Letter to Johnston from the citizens, thanking him for his "honorable interposition", 27 January 1808. Copy of the General Order proclaiming martial law, 26 January 1808.

7 p.

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Johnston, George, 1764-1823

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Lieutenant Colonel George Johnston, 1764-1823, soldier and pioneer. Commender of N.S.W. Corps from 1804. On 1808 Jan 26 led the troops that arrested Governor Bligh, assuming title of Lieutenant Governor and remaining head of the administration until relieved by Lieut.-Colonel Foveaux in 1808 July. From the description of Papers. 1808. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225677125 Commanded the New South Wales Corps, and in 1808 Jan. 26 led the troops that took Governo...

Gordon, J. W. (John William), 1853-1936

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J. W. Gordon authored the seminar paper which comprises this collection using original sources, most notably the Spur Ranch letterbooks, and interviews. From the description of Papers, ca. 1930. (Texas Tech University). WorldCat record id: 24189493 ...

Bligh, William, 1754-1817

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Epithet: Captain; of Add MS 31865 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000126.0x00033e Bligh was an officer of the British Royal Navy and colonial administrator. He is best known for the famous mutiny that occurred against his command aboard HMAV Bounty. After the Bounty mutiny he became Governor of New South Wales. From the description of Papers [manuscript]. 1958. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record...