Arrest of Governor Bligh January 26, 1808. Copy of the original manuscript documents, ca. 1890's

Arrest of Governor Bligh January 26, 1808. Copy of the original manuscript documents, ca. 1890s / New South Wales Government Printer

Photo-lithographed documents associated with the arrest of Bligh including:
"The arrest of Governor Bligh. It was alleged by the soldiers that they discovered Bligh hiding under a bed. The above is a fac scimile of an old torn painting exhibited at Sydney shortly after hs arrest. The original has been presented to the National Art Gallery, Sydney, by the descendents of Colonel George Johnston. Bligh's version of the affair.... " (14.3 x 21.8 cm.)
Copy of watercolour drawing depicting the arrest of Bligh (23.2 x 37.7 cm.)
Letter to George Johnston complaining of Bligh's administration from numerous people [2 pages of signatures]
Letter of thanks to George Johnston for intervening and being the protector of property and liberty
Note on testimony of Marlborough

Arrest of Governor Bligh January 26, 1808. Copy of the original manuscript documents, ca. 1890's

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