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The present holder of the office Mr Williamson though the best Selection I could have made from the material at my disposal here, is found not adapted for a post of such importance, requiring as it does temper, tact and a readiness in a special degree
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of resource. I regret to have to report by this opportunity the sad death by drowning of ... (in spite of the warning of the Turnkeys) which caused the upsetting of the boat.
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I should add that my present application is not to be attributed to this accident, but has been forced upon me by observation of the state of indiscipline in the Hulk, which would be remedied by intelligent and trained Supervision.
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- no less than thirty Eight of the Convicts alongside the Hulk on the 23rd instant.
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A Coroner's inquest is still sitting and from the preliminary Evidence it would appear that the calamity arose from the anxiety of the prisoners to get on board from the ...
In accordance with the directions conveyed by Your Grace's Circular Despatch of 4th February last, I enclose a Return in duplicate of the particulars of the office.
I have the honor to be,
May it please,
Lord Duke,
Your Grace's
Most Obedient Servant,
JG.