were
- publicly invited (ces enclosed) without success for a considerable time, until the offer from Messrs Gardine, Matheson & Co herewith
transmitted was received on the 25th ultime
an
tendering to convey to Penang ninity Convicts for 2000 Dollars; and at length agreement was made by Major General D'Aquilar, Linutonans Governor in any absence, that the whole number of 93 should be shipped
of 3,105 Dollars, or about 33
for the sum
on
Dollars a head.
The Convicts were accordingly embarked
-the 6th instant in the General "Food", with the
proper letter and decuments to the Governor of the Straits Settlements. I have the honor to enclose herewith-
a
- copy of the descriptive List of the Convicts transported. I have the honor to be,
"With the highest respect, Your Lordships,
Most Obedient
Humble Servant
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