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on the other side and ran across and joined a Police Boat that had just arrived and accompanied them in pursuit of the escaped Convicts;
I saw none of the Convicts
I returned to the Hulk about 10 o'clock with the Stone Boat. I inspected the Police that morning at 8 o'clock, each man had two rounds, one in his musket and the other in his pouch. I inspected the muskets, they were clean and in good order. I cannot account for eight muskets out of ...; the 280 rounds (the morning state includes reserve) were not going off; in the morning the reserve was 156, it is now 90 Rounds; a fresh supply is to be sent. There has been periodical firing since I have been here. I know that individual Constables have fired at odd times.
I have given them fresh ammunition when they came to me. If I found them wanting at inspection, I enquire how they have expended them, and supply fresh ones.
The reason I have allowed two rounds is that the Serjeant in charge before me allowed that quantity.
Shere Khan states, "I am a Police Constable. On the 21st instant I was...