CO129-021 - Sir John Davis - 1847 [9-12] — Page 122

were

- publicly invited (ces enclosed) without success for a considerable time, until the offer from Messrs Gardine, Matheson & Co herewith

transmitted was received on the 25th ultime

an

tendering to convey to Penang ninity Convicts for 2000 Dollars; and at length agreement was made by Major General D'Aquilar, Linutonans Governor in any absence, that the whole number of 93 should be shipped

of 3,105 Dollars, or about 33

for the sum

on

Dollars a head.

The Convicts were accordingly embarked

-the 6th instant in the General "Food", with the

proper letter and decuments to the Governor of the Straits Settlements. I have the honor to enclose herewith-

a

- copy of the descriptive List of the Convicts transported. I have the honor to be,

"With the highest respect, Your Lordships,

Most Obedient

Humble Servant

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