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4.

To the expense of

these Establishments

would have to be added the cast of victualling and

clothing the prisoners, and at the outset the cost for

barracks, hospital

and a new

5.

It is

rowing or soiling boat. withiont exact dato to

impossible

Estimate accuratity the charge which these. requirements would entail on the Government of themghing, but judging roughly it would ; appear that £50 per annum would be the

approximate total cost of each chinese Convict.

This sum would include rations and

clothing,

but would be exclusive of the charge for buildings

for the

and Similar preliminary. Expenses and transport of convicts to and from bost Blair

6.

might

The anmial allowances however

be made subject to future readjustment.

when the actual expenses

were more

accurately

I

ascertained

Shamter

(signed) 6. b. Bayley, Seery to the

Line erfe)

Govt of India.

Mt. Alexande

Acting Colonial Secretary.

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