January 1799.

was tied to some scraped twine and the others
gave the Alarm but their Intentions were
frustrated - It is my Opinion that the Visits of
Sir Francis Burdett< no role > have excited so turbulent a
Spirit among the Mutineers and others that
great Danger is to be apprehended the Conduct of
the Prisoners is much Altered and I have no
doubt such Alteration has taken Place in
Consequence of the Visits of Sir Francis and his
Communication with them - Sir Francis
and Lord Harvey< no role > came in Wednesday 2d. January
about 12. oClock desired to see the Prisoners and
produced an Order signed by Mr.. Conant I
told them they could not be admitted without
an Order from the Duke of Portland to which
Lord Harvey replied they must apply to the Duke
for one

Thomas Aris< no role > .

The Court adjourned the further proceeding
on this matter till Monday the 14th. January Inst.