CO129-042 - Sir Bonham - 1853 [1-6] — Page 217

24.

Master has taken Command only

cince the arrival of

in Longtong.

the vessel

We beg to submit the following

desirable

precautionary measures as before the Vessel leaves this port

M

her

voyage-

11. The proper fummigation of the Ship, thorough time-washing of the between decks and such part

the hold as is accessible; and

the rejection of such of the Coolies, as either

from

disease

or from weakness of constitution,

unfit to proceed...

are

Ø

214

25

2. Kat there be sinced on board its

such additional quantity of rice,

meat or calt fich, wood, and fisí,

water, as may complete 5

mouths rations for the passengers, exclusive of the Crew.

3. But the banks in the centre part

That

the between decks be altogethin

removed; thus allowing a clear

space fore and aft the deck

for

Fain,

the que circulation of air, and

eufficient

room from side to side in which the various messe.

may cat their meals

The

spar dick is es crowded and lumbered?, owing to a snt

f

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