Being made in connection with the plot to set fire to Victoria Gaol, I have the honour to inform you that Major-General Gordon was not able to elicit any further particulars, which would have justified him in sending any of the prisoners for trial.
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From Gov. to Sec. by post 9458
by P.&O. 132
20 May '87
I have received your letter of the 7th of April and subject to His Excellency Gordon's decision was not able to elicit any further information in respect of the plot to set fire to Victoria Gaol sufficient to justify sending any of the prisoners for trial.