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precautions be taken to protect the sick prisoner from being exposed or menaced. He is out of prison-lator for the present. Chell Aving and he, Thrust, will be detained here for the present. The other convicts transported to Penang.
I have, &c.
Arc.
(Signed) J. Christopher Anstey.
The Copy
Colonial Secretary..
In 80 691;
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(Copy) At Her Majesty's Gaol of Hongkong. Depositions taken on oath before the Attorney General and Grand Juror of this Colony, the Seventh day of June A.D. 1856.
Alleging the Interpreter having neglected to attend, or by arrangement yesterday, Mr. Thomas Dick is present to interpret.
James Ayling being sworn in the Chinese form, saith, Mr. Dick interpreting (witness understands English fairly). – John the Locksmith or Colliner, Turnkey of this Gaol. I remember the 19th of March last, when the capital sentences of the East Point Convicts were commuted; that was when it was said they were not to be hanged. It was announced to me by Mr. Mitchell, and I told...