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of forts is feared, that could easily be obviated by placing
a portion or portions of the Island out of bounds for the
Prison Warders. As for the chances of prisoners escaping from
the Gaol, I am of opinion that the Colonial Government may be
left to render such chances impossible.
3.
The site is easy to build on, easy of
access from Victoria, suitable for a prison owing to its
insular position, and very healthy. It is cheap because the
land is of no value for ordinary building purposes. To give
it up would therefore be highly inconvenient, and entail very
heavy sacrifices on the part of the Colonial Government.
4.
In view of these facts I trust that the
War Department will waive the objections raised to the building
of a prison in this locality.
I have the honour to be,
sir,
Your most obedient
Humble servant,
Na Mah
Governor, &c..
myD