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investigation are found to have become destitute through

no fault of their own in such a way as to preserve them

from the degradation of going to the House of Detention has

also received my consideration and arrangements have been

made through a local Benevolent Society for the charitable

support of such men, if they are of the seaman class in the

"Sailors Home". It is now in contemplation to make similar

arrangements for the charitable support of deserving men

not of the sea-faring class in some other institution

where they may get decent board and lodging while seeking

employment. These arrangements involve no expense to Govern

-ment.

I have the honour to be,

sir,

Your most obedient

Humble servant,

Governor,

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