Unsigned protest against his military trial addressed to the President and members of the court martial.
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The protester also outlines his involvement in the officers' mutiny. The protest is not dated, but was enclosed in a letter from Colonel Richard Smith dated in September 1766.
Copy of a letter to Major Champion, commanding officer of the garrison, from W. Aldersey dated 2 September 1766.
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Dated at Fort William, concerning arrangements for the forcible embarkation of Ensigns Francis Robertson and Vernon Duffield. The copy was made by the author.
Copy of a letter to Captain John Bowland from William Aldersey dated 17 September 1766
Scope & Content:
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.
Dated at Mutajil, concerning receipts for money paid to the Treasury, military support and enclosing the Bahar accounts and papers relating to a complaint against Mr Barton (neither attached).