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Reed 12.30
Capt. Quin to go over at once with all the Force he can spare
Royal Saxon
W. P. M.
21/4/64-12.35
21/4/64-12.35
Reed at 12.45 and Dii. lift immediately about. 120 men having been sent over previously
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to) Mr. Quin.
of
In 5875
21th April 1864
191
I have to report for the information
of His Excellency the Governor that a large
party of Convicts effected their escape
from this Island at
about 9.30
this morning,
which they did
by overpowering the Eunuchs(?) and Police
and Seizing
one
of the large Stone boats. I immediately sent two boats in pursuit, but the Convicts having succeeded in reaching the mainland immediate Assistance is requested.
I will furnish
a more detailed
report
As soon
as
possible.
I have received the
Sir Hercules Robinson
Foushions, 27 April 1864-
The Duke of
Newcastle.
2 Inclosures.
N.54-
Received
Reporting escape of Convicts
from
Stone Cutter's Island-
The Honorable
The Colonial Secretary