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attention to this from seeing the indolent manner in which the Convicts work on the public roads, removing filth, &c., almost defying the Police Guard over them.
It made no impression on my mind when watching them some few days ago on the Queen's Road.
R. (Squad) Pr. Riennesker,
Victoria, Hongkong,
10th September 1855.
Colonial Treasurer.
True Copy
Murne
Colonial Secretary.
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