4.
To the expense of
these Establishments
would have to be added the cast of victualling and
clothing the prisoners, and at the outset the cost for
barracks, hospital
and a new
5.
It is
rowing or soiling boat. withiont exact dato to
impossible
Estimate accuratity the charge which these. requirements would entail on the Government of themghing, but judging roughly it would ; appear that £50 per annum would be the
approximate total cost of each chinese Convict.
This sum would include rations and
clothing,
but would be exclusive of the charge for buildings
for the
and Similar preliminary. Expenses and transport of convicts to and from bost Blair
6.
might
The anmial allowances however
be made subject to future readjustment.
when the actual expenses
were more
accurately
I
ascertained
Shamter
(signed) 6. b. Bayley, Seery to the
Line erfe)
Govt of India.
Mt. Alexande
Acting Colonial Secretary.
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