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Emigrants who had revolted on board were forcibly compelled by Magistrate - Chief Judge Smale to being in the Colony under the pretext that they were charged with, and had already signed contracts.
The Coolies who were convicted of a fault were sent to Gaol.
(Signed) Cecil C. Smith,
Registrar General.
(Signed) R. H. Cairns
Acting Consignation Officer
27th December 1871
(True Copy)
Indies Master Colonial Secretary