detained.
I am unwillingly obliged to point out to you that the heavy and important duties that constantly call for my attention are greatly impeded and added to by these kinds of oversights.
(signed) Henry Pottinger
Her. Brit. Plenipotentiary
REC'D
WED
MY 10
Macno. 12. May 1843.
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the complaint has this day been laid before me by two seamen against her. Thomson the Master of the Ship "Urgent now at anchor in the Typa, that he has discharged them without paying their wages,
I directed a letter to be written to the said master requesting him to explain the matter and if proper, settle with the men;
but he has thought fit to decline to receive the Letter, and, (as I am informed) declared that he had no concern with the Authorities in this Country.
Under these circumstances, I am obliged to beg that you will be so good as to send the letters which I now enclose for Mr. Thomson, on board the "Urgent," with an intimation that you are authorized by me to detain that Ship & prevent her sailing from this Port, until the two Seamen's complaint shall be inquired into, and disposed of; and for so doing the present Letter shall be to you, and all others acting under your orders full sufficient authority.
I have to
Cap. Willis Johnson R.N.
commanding
H. M. S. "Wolverine"
your obedient Servant,
(signed) Henry Pottinger