Historical Records of New Zealand
Endorsement in Governor Macquarie’s Handwriting
Endorsement in Governor Macquarie’s Handwriting.
The Govr. accedes to Mr. Birnie’s request of sending the brig Perseverance to New Zealand for the purposes herein stated. He also acquiesces in Mr. Birnie’s request of giving permission to Robt. Williams, convict, proceeding on board the Perseverance for the purpose herein stated; but as it is a dangerous precedent to permit convicts to quit the territory on any account whatsoever, it is necessary that Mr. Birnie should execute a bond to have this man brought back to the colony under a penalty of two hundred pounds sterling.