CO129-038 - Sir Bonham - 1851 [10-12] & Public Offices - 1851 [10-12] — Page 82

whatever deseription,

able to send, of because their character

Crime

M

the

which they might have

been convicted, would in no way interfere with the plans which that Government has in view for their introduction into

the Colony.

I felt

Under these circumstances

hesitation in complying with Mz Scott's wishes; and there happening to be Ten Convicts in Jail under sentence of Transportation I availed myself of the opportunity of a vessel, the Lady Raffles". Lailing for Labuan to cause these "Convicts to be conveyed ber to that Colony on the / Instant... I am glad to state that the terms agreed upon for conveyance was at the rate

was at the rate of

their

$.

$30 a head, which amount, 844 extremely moderate, considering the searcity of

Communication

that at present exists between the two places. The total sum to be defrayed for

this

service will.

therefore be $300 or £62.10.-

The usual documents for their detention at Labuan, were sent to the Governor of that Colony, and I beg to enclose Lordship's information Descriptive List

for your

a

List of the Prisoners.

of

I have the horon to be, With the highest respect,

Your Lordship's,

• Most obedient

Humble Servant

Moham

ا والله