Long by 7 9 in breath and height, as stated and that no smaller size be admissible for the would Kind of discipline for long terms, especially subordinate to that of Hong Kong. Us Comares, it is probably not in contemplation to the prison in question, discipline involving such continued confinement, but rather to employ the outdoor labour, the question seems to be limited to the determination of prisoners and The nature of the size which a cell ought to possess which is to be used only for occupation at night and during meals. Taking this group of the question considering the character of Hong Kong which will admit of the greatest advantage being taken of natural ventilation even to the extent of dispensing altogether with windows during the greater part of the Year, I am of opinion that Cells 9 feet by 7 feet, with minimum height of 8 feet, will be the purpose required.
So offering this answer and opinion I feel it right to state that I am not practically acquainted with the country only guided by a knowledge of its mean Temperature, which from Authorities is extreme In the Winter months 55° In the Summer months 82° In the entire year you The Surveyor General of the Colony and other authorities resident on the spot and I will be able to put this question to the test of experience, need not say that it is a very important one as it will decide whether the small sized cell I have suggested will suffice, in which case the number
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