Gives news of the fleet's mutiny; Lord Fitzroy has left his ship, the Imperious as the seamen are unwilling to submit; Admiral Pringle has gone aboard the Tremendous to settle the mutiny; there is no need to move troops as seamen show no signs of coming ashore.
Admiral Pringle has sent word that the seamen will not submit nor let him come ashore unless he agrees to their demands; reinforcements of troops are being summoned in case of attack by the mutinous fleet.
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.
Encloses a letter from the Duchess of Leeds re arrears of pay due to her late brother, who served at the Cape. In letter-book marked 'Letters from England'. Encloses 188.
There has been no formal communication from Admiral Pringle but his servant came ashore and from him learnt that negotiations broke down because the Admiral would not agree to the removal of several officers, including Captain Stephens.
The Admiral has summoned all captains on board the Tremendous except Captain Stephens; Lord Fitzroy would not go until he had a letter from the Admiral.