whatever deseription,
able to send, of because their character
Crime
M
the
which they might have
been convicted, would in no way interfere with the plans which that Government has in view for their introduction into
the Colony.
I felt
Under these circumstances
hesitation in complying with Mz Scott's wishes; and there happening to be Ten Convicts in Jail under sentence of Transportation I availed myself of the opportunity of a vessel, the Lady Raffles". Lailing for Labuan to cause these "Convicts to be conveyed ber to that Colony on the / Instant... I am glad to state that the terms agreed upon for conveyance was at the rate
was at the rate of
their
$.
$30 a head, which amount, 844 extremely moderate, considering the searcity of
Communication
that at present exists between the two places. The total sum to be defrayed for
this
service will.
therefore be $300 or £62.10.-
The usual documents for their detention at Labuan, were sent to the Governor of that Colony, and I beg to enclose Lordship's information Descriptive List
for your
a
List of the Prisoners.
of
I have the horon to be, With the highest respect,
Your Lordship's,
• Most obedient
Humble Servant
Moham
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