Executive Council, and called on the Colonial Secretary, who had expressed his opinion, to embody it in the following Minute.
I earnestly request your decision on the point submitted as my now overcrowded Gaol is even now this morning's report showing the number of 256.
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On the arrival of the Chief Magistrate it is my intention to constitute inquiries - whether by Commission or otherwise - into the question of Convict Labor and prison arrangement generally.
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I have the honor to be With the highest respect, Sir,
Your most obedient Humble Servant,
John Bowring