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Report of the Select Committee of the Assembly of 1851; appointed to examine into the affairs and condition of the State Prisons of this state, transmitted to the Legislature, Jan. 7, 1852 - Brossura
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1852 Excerpt: ...I have heard complaints on two or three occasions, not to exceed three; that some of the men from the cooper shop and dye shop had not sufficient food for dinner. I have heard no complaint in regard to clothing. In regard to bedding, after warm weather commenced, there came on a cold night, and one of the contractors said some of his men who lodged on the basement, complained to him that they slept cold for two or three sights previous to that time. Q. What heed did you give to these complaints, and how soon after they were made to you? A. In regard to bedding, the defect was remedied the same day the complaint was made, and since that time I have heard no further complaints. Since the commencement of my term of office, I have purchased additional bedding, and have given particular attention to the bedding; that the quantity cf bedding is now sufficient and clean, and that every cell has been renovated and the bedding washed and cleaned. In regard to food, the remedy was made immediately. In one case I found that the complaint was unfounded, as the convict had thrown his meat under the table. I have never heard of any complaints in regard to clothing. Q. Do you personally purchase the provisions for the convicts? A. I do; and have done so in every case since I have been agent. Q. In what quantities are such purchases usually made? A. I purchase bread stuffs and meat in large quantities. Q. Do you purchase for cash or on credit? A. Always for cash when I have it on hand.. Q. What proportion of the purchases of the above supplies are for cash and what on credit? A. Since I came here I should think one-half of the above supplies were purchased on credit; the credit has, in all cases, been short. Q. Do you suppose these purchases have been made by you upon as f...
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