to furnish this Office with a receipt of the delivery of these Prisoners at Penang, and a Copy of the Contracts to be entered into with the Harbour Master in the usual manner
"The fate of the "General Wood" should be borne in recollection, and precautions taken to prevent the possibility of a similar disaster.
I have, &c. (Signed) W. Caine, Colonial Secretary.
Scale of Victualling Convicts to Penang. -
Rice per man per day.................... One Catty
Fish or meat per man per day.... Half a pound With salt, wood and water.
To be included in the Passage Money.
(Signed) W. Caine, Colonial Secretary.
(True Copy)
Colonial Secretary.
Copy.
No 2.
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Harbour Master's Office, Victoria, 24th February, 1849
In obedience to your instructions I proceeded on board the Barque "Isabella Blytt" for the purpose of ascertaining whether she is a vessel to convey one Malay and ten Chinese Convicts to Penang, and having carefully examined her, the crew, and equipment of arms, I have no hesitation in saying that she is fit and proper for the purpose, and have written accordingly to Captain Baylis to know whether he is willing to contract for their Conveyance on the terms mentioned to him in your No 52 of this date.
I have to ... (Signed) William Pedder. Harbour Master & Marine Magistrate
(True Copy)
Colonial Secretary.