Copy of a letter to the President and Council from Vernon Duffield dated 25 August 1766.
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Dated at Fort William, concerning his involvement in the officers' mutiny and asking for his previous good character to be taken into account. Enclosed is a copy of his sworn statement of his treatment by Colonel Barker and protest against deportation back to England.
Copy of a letter to Captain John Bowland from William Aldersey dated 17 September 1766
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Dated at Fort William, authorising him to receive several officers, including William Vertue, on board for passage to Europe. Although not expressly stated, the implication is that all the parties returning to Europe were involved in the mutiny. The copy was made by the author.
Copy of a letter from Clive and the Council to Richard Smith dated 6 October 1766
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Dated at Fort William, concerning the institution of methods of ensuring that the army is always subject to the Company's Civil Authority. Attached is a copy of a contract to be signed by all Military Officers affirming this.