the Hulk and trust that the melancholy accident will demonstrate to him the necessity of adopting stringent regulations in the future management of his Officers and Convicts.
Hongkong, 30 July, 1869
(Signed) George P. Helland, foreman.
(Signed) Fred. W. Kursant.
(Signed) Andrew J. Case.
(True Copy)
Acting Colonial Secretary
Hongkong
222.
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1:45. Hercules Robinson f.
Adhuron
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15 the march.
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your dispatch No 222 of the 14th ult. last forwarding further particulars connected with the accident which occurred alongside the Hulk at Stone Cutters Island and which resulted in the death by drowning, of 35 Convicts.
I have also received a copy of the evidence before The Coroner's Enquest