CO129-094 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1863 [11-10] — Page 364

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Hulk was moored fore and aft and connected with the shore by a wooden pier, thus rendering unnecessary the use of the boats for the conveyance of the convicts to and from their work.

2. I have already explained that it was my desire to have this done originally, but owing to the want of certain knowledge of the winds and tides affecting the position, it was thought advisable to delay the measure.

3. The discipline of the Hulk has been improved under Mr. Baker, but I shall be glad of the early arrival of the officer whom I have selected to be Your Grace's future Superintendent.

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I have the honor to be,

My Lord Duke,

Your Grace's Most Obedient Servant

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Hulk was moored fore and aft and connected with the shore by a wooden pier, thus rendering unnecessary the use of the boats for the conveyance of the convicts to and from their work. 2. I have already explained that it was my desire to have this done originally, but owing to the want of certain knowledge of the winds and tides affecting the position, it was thought advisable to delay the measure. 3. The discipline of the Hulk has been improved under Mr. Baker, but I shall be glad of the early arrival of the officer whom I have selected to be Your Grace's future Superintendent. Page 360 I have the honor to be, My Lord Duke, Your Grace's Most Obedient Servant
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Hulk was moored fore and aft and Connected with the shore by a wooden pice, thus rendering unnecessary the for the use of the boats conveyance of the Convicts to and from their work. 2 I have already explained that it was my desire to have this done originally, but owing to the want of certain kinowledge of the winds and tides affecting the position thought advisable to delay it was the measure. 3. The discipline of the Stulk has been improved under M. Baker, but I shall be glad of the early arrival of the the officer whom mny select Your Gance future Superintendent For 360 it I have the honor to be, My Lord Duke. Your Graces, Most Obedient fount
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Hulk was moored fore and aft and Connected with the shore by a wooden pice, thus rendering

unnecessary

the

for

the

use of

the boats

conveyance of the Convicts

to and from their work.

2

I have already explained

that it was my

desire to have this

done originally, but owing to the want of certain kinowledge of the winds and tides affecting the position

thought advisable to delay

it was

the measure.

3. The discipline of the Stulk has been improved under M. Baker, but I shall be glad of the early arrival of the

the officer whom

mny

select

Your Gance future Superintendent

For

360

it

I have the honor to be,

My Lord Duke.

Your Graces,

Most Obedient fount

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