C. O.
653
of Earth, so they were armed to new heights. The Guard was issued with landed rifles.
111 a ... when they were with them when one of the prisoners ran away on Shea ... them. During the journey, they ...
The Rey may have required them to do as they were told, about 34mm ... 8 prisoners. This was a serious situation.
I saw them rushing towards me. I placed my rifle in the proper position to fire on them, but one of the prisoners held it up, and the shot passed over the others' heads.
I rushed round, pulled the rifles from the prisoners' hands, and struggled with one of them. He struck me with it, and I fell to the ground. The prisoners then ran away with their rifles.
One of the Chinese prisoners, by the name of It aree singh, managed to jump into a boat standing there, which was waxing in the harbour.
**Petition to your Lordship**
On 27 MAY 89, I petitioned your Lordship regarding the rifle. I was finding it alright, having followed instructions and fired in the direction of them, but it was bent and bad.
I continued firing until all my rounds were finished. A Police launch came to my aid during this time, brought by a steam launch, and caught the boat with prisoners.
On arrival at the Gaol, the Superintendent asked where your Lordship's petitioner was and how many prisoners were standing. How many ...
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The text appears to be a petition or report from a guard or law enforcement officer regarding an incident involving prisoners and rifles.
However, to follow the instructions to the letter as requested:C. O.
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of Earth, so they were armed to new heights. The Guard was issued with landed rifles.
111 a ... when they were with them when one of the prisoners ran away on Shea ... them. During the journey, they ...
The Rey may have required them to do as they were told, about 34mm ... 8 prisoners. This was a serious situation.
I saw them rushing towards me. I placed my rifle in the proper position to fire on them, but one of the prisoners held it up, and the shot passed over the others' heads.
I rushed round, pulled the rifles from the prisoners' hands, and struggled with one of them. He struck me with it, and I fell to the ground. The prisoners then ran away with their rifles.
One of the Chinese prisoners, by the name of It aree singh, managed to jump into a boat standing there, which was waxing in the harbour.
**Petition to your Lordship**
On 27 MAY 89, I petitioned your Lordship regarding the rifle. I was finding it alright, having followed instructions and fired in the direction of them, but it was bent and bad.
I continued firing until all my rounds were finished. A Police launch came to my aid during this time, brought by a steam launch, and caught the boat with prisoners.
On arrival at the Gaol, the Superintendent asked where your Lordship's petitioner was and how many prisoners were standing. How many ...
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