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Alexander m/Paterson,
extract from a letter from Paterson, whom we
consulted in the matter, and who has seen a
copy of your letter of the 10th of July:-
"In this country we are in a somewhat similar position, but the position is not so serious as that indicated in the Governor's letter. In the event of war we shall be compelled to close all the London prisons, and some of those in the provincial cities. Fortunately, we have considerable reserves of accommodation in places which are comparatively immune from attack. These would not, however, suffice for the total amount to be
evacuated from London and elsewhere, and we have, therefore, arranged that all those prisoners who have three months or less to serve on the date of evacuation, will be immediately discharged.
In view of the numbers quoted in Sir Geoffry Northcote's letter, I should imagine that he would find it necessary to be somewhat more generous, and to release those who have less than a year to serve."
Yours sincerely,
(Sign) G. E. J. GENT.
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