Annotation:
        No 19
June 18 1805 from Sir Edward
Pellew, in answer to mine
to Vice-ad Rainier


Rec^d May 6 1806

H M Ship Culloden Madras
Roads 18 June 1805

Sir,

      Your letter to Vice Adml
Rainier did not reach its' destination
until his final departure from
this Coast, in consequence of which
it was forwarded to me at Bombay.

      The Circumstances of your
Situation have impreƒsed themselves
most strongly on my attention, and
I feel every disposition to alleviate
Your anxiety without I fear the
Means of affording You any present
relief from your very unpleasant
Situation.

      I apprehend the Orders
of His Majesty's Ministers relative
                                        to
To
Captain Flinders
late Commander of H M Sloop
      Investigator