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on

the part of

the prisoners. Their object

appeared to be to make out that the

Contractor

roctor furnished unwholesome provisions,

but the imposition was detected by

und

4vnt

of the medicine they comployed

for

the

purpose

Avust

found

und on the

prisoners ; it was not however put

stop to until the health of many of

the prisoners had become seriously

affected

The

severity

with which the floggings ordered by the Magistrates

AVČve

inflicted by the Police became

to

do

grievous that I had to take steps i bring it before the notice of the proper authorities. Since which

an amelioration has taken place.

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but the sentence is often much beyond

what the culprits

carr

injury to their health.

bear without.

The present system of fettering

is not less objectionable and often leaves permanent marks and deformity,

while it makes the

much less.

useful workmen - I venture to suggest

this

as a

mutter worthy of consideration.

I believe that

ring round the

wrist with

whole

a

chain attaching the

gang together when at work outside the building would be much

ducive to health and

equally effective for safety_

Lustly Guol to

eth E

go

the Governor of the

round vecasionally with

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