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"lawfully Employed, (that is in a creditable "house and manner), I should have "pronounced him quitty as accessory. "before and after the Theft of the Cloves,

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"and ruled that he had (at least) "temporarily removed. "to carry out their. both. away, to allow the Thieves plan!" His Excellency recommends all-three Prisoners (Le Aman after. fulfilling - his sentence. ) being turned off the Island warning, that should they Ever with a return here and be discovered - which they probably would be they will be. put on the Roads for life.

His Excellency is very glad to perceive, that you consider the Fire which took place in the Mat Barracks to have been accidental.

I have. He. (Signed) Richard Woornam.

PS.

PS. In consideration of what you said in extenuation of Yaong "Acho's Negligence, and of your full conviction of his innocence, as regards any participation in the above Robbery. His Excellency is pleased to permit him to remain on the Island and return to his duty as Jemadar of Police, provided he pay to the full extent, the value of the cloves which were stolen during his absence from his post.

AM No 97.

Lieut: Pedder, R. N., Harbour Master.

Sin Victoria, 14 November, 1813.

In reply to the 11th Ultimo, I am directed by the Governor to your letter No 130 of

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However, to follow the exact format required for the output, here is the revised version:

"lawfully Employed, (that is in a creditable "house and manner), I should have "pronounced him quitty as accessory. "before and after the Theft of the Cloves,

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"and ruled that he had (at least) "temporarily removed. "to carry out their. both. away, to allow the Thieves plan!" His Excellency recommends all-three Prisoners (Le Aman after fulfilling his sentence) being turned off the Island warning, that should they Ever return here and be discovered - which they probably would be - they will be put on the Roads for life.

His Excellency is very glad to perceive, that you consider the Fire which took place in the Mat Barracks to have been accidental.

I have. He. (Signed) Richard Woornam.

PS.

PS. In consideration of what you said in extenuation of Yaong "Acho's Negligence, and of your full conviction of his innocence, as regards any participation in the above Robbery. His Excellency is pleased to permit him to remain on the Island and return to his duty as Jemadar of Police, provided he pay to the full extent, the value of the cloves which were stolen during his absence from his post.

AM No97.

Lieut: Pedder, R.N., Harbour Master.

Sin Victoria, 14 November, 1813.

In reply to the 11th Ultimo, I am directed by the Governor to your letter No130 of

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"lawfully Employed, (that is in a creditable "house and manner), I should have "pronounced him quitty as accessory. "before and after the Theft of the Cloves, # "and ruled that he had (at least) "temporarily removed. "to carry out their. both. away, to allow the Thieves plan!" His Excellency recommends all-three Prisoners (Le Aman after. fulfilling - his sentence. ) being turned off the Island warning, that should they Ever with a return here and be discovered - which they probably would be they will be. put on the Roads for life. His Excellency is very glad to perceive, that you consider the Fire which took place in the Mat Barracks to have been accidental. I have. He. (Signed) Richard Woornam. PS. PS. In consideration of what you said in extenuation of Yaong "Acho's Negligence, and of your full conviction of his innocence, as regards any participation in the above Robbery. His Excellency is pleased to permit him to remain on the Island and return to his duty as Jemadar of Police, provided he pay to the full extent, the value of the cloves which were stolen during his absence from his post. AM No 97. Lieut: Pedder, R. N., Harbour Master. Sin Victoria, 14 November, 1813. In reply to the 11th Ultimo, I am directed by the Governor to your letter No 130 of Page 533 ... ... ... Page 534 ... ... However, to follow the exact format required for the output, here is the revised version: "lawfully Employed, (that is in a creditable "house and manner), I should have "pronounced him quitty as accessory. "before and after the Theft of the Cloves, # "and ruled that he had (at least) "temporarily removed. "to carry out their. both. away, to allow the Thieves plan!" His Excellency recommends all-three Prisoners (Le Aman after fulfilling his sentence) being turned off the Island warning, that should they Ever return here and be discovered - which they probably would be - they will be put on the Roads for life. His Excellency is very glad to perceive, that you consider the Fire which took place in the Mat Barracks to have been accidental. I have. He. (Signed) Richard Woornam. PS. PS. In consideration of what you said in extenuation of Yaong "Acho's Negligence, and of your full conviction of his innocence, as regards any participation in the above Robbery. His Excellency is pleased to permit him to remain on the Island and return to his duty as Jemadar of Police, provided he pay to the full extent, the value of the cloves which were stolen during his absence from his post. AM No97. Lieut: Pedder, R.N., Harbour Master. Sin Victoria, 14 November, 1813. In reply to the 11th Ultimo, I am directed by the Governor to your letter No130 of Page 533 ... ... ... Page 534 ... ...
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"lawfully Employed, (that is in a creditable "house and manner), I should have "pronounced_ him quitty as accessory. " before and after the Theft of the Cloves, # " and ruled that he had (at least) "temporarily removed. "to carry out their. both. away, to allow the Thieves plan!" His Excellency recommends all- three Prisoners (Le Aman after. fulfilling - his sentence. ) being turned off the Island warning, that should they Ever with a return here and be discovered - which they probably would be they will be. put on the Roads for life. His hocellency is very glad to perceive, that you consider the Fire which took place in the Mat Barracks to have been accidental. I have. He. (Signed) Richard Woornam. PS. PS. Im consideration of what Morning 533 You this said in extenuation of Yaong. "Acho's Negligence, and of your full. conviction of his innocence, as regards any participation in the above Robbery. His Rucelloney is pleased to permit him to remain on the Island and return to his duty as Jemadar of Potice, provided to the full extent, the value he pay were the cloves which. absence from his post. stolen. during. AM No 97. Lieut: Pedder, R. N., Harbour Master. Sin of his Vietoria, 14 November, 181 3. In reply to the 11th Ultime, I am directed by the I your hotter Nr 130 of Governor
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"lawfully Employed, (that is in a creditable "house and manner), I should have "pronounced_ him quitty as accessory. " before and after the Theft of the Cloves,

#

" and ruled that he had (at least)

"temporarily removed.

"to

carry

out their.

both.

away, to allow the Thieves plan!" His Excellency recommends all-

three Prisoners (Le Aman after. fulfilling - his sentence. ) being turned off the Island warning, that should they Ever

with

a

return here and be discovered - which they probably would be they will be. put on the Roads for life.

His hocellency is very glad to perceive, that you consider the Fire which took place in the Mat Barracks to have been accidental.

I have. He. (Signed) Richard Woornam.

PS.

PS. Im consideration of what

Morning

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You this

said in extenuation of Yaong. "Acho's Negligence, and of your full. conviction of his innocence, as regards any participation in the above Robbery. His Rucelloney is pleased to permit

him to remain on the Island and return

to his duty as Jemadar of Potice, provided

to the full extent, the value

he pay

were

the cloves which. absence from his post.

stolen.

during.

AM

No 97.

Lieut: Pedder, R. N.,

Harbour Master.

Sin

of

his

Vietoria, 14 November, 181 3.

In reply to the 11th Ultime, I am directed by the

I your hotter Nr 130 of

Governor

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