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ZA HPRA A88-196 (157)
Title
Dundas, Major-General [Francis], Simon's Town. To Earl Macartney
Date(s)
- 1797 October 9 [received 11 PM] (Creation)
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autograph letter signedExtent3 pages
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Latest news is that the mutineers appear to he detaining all officers as well as the Admiral aboard the Tremendous; it may become necessary to stop seamen coming ashore but if their wood and water is out off they threaten to fire on the town.