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directing that means should be taken at once for establishing the dry earth system in the Prison.
Mr Corcoran's letter
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of the 24th of July complains of his quarters and says the confinement is not suitable to his health. Unfortunately, on making enquiry on the 28th of July, it was found that, up to that date, the dry earth system had not been introduced.
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I have asked for some explanation of what seems to have been unnecessary delay in carrying out a reform that was urgent and not very difficult; but I apprehend it will not be necessary to take any further notice of it, as I now learn that, in two or three days after my enquiry of the 29th of July, the practical result was actually accomplished, by the commencement of the dry earth system; and it is, at this moment, in full operation in the Gaol.
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I have accepted Mr. Corcoran's resignation; and, in accordance with his wish, he is to be retransferred to the Police Force when a suitable opportunity arises.
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In another despatch, No. 81 of this date, I do myself the honour of addressing...