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Catalogue description Prisons and Prisoners. Four letters concerning the new prison at Lewes [Sussex]. A...
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| Reference: | HO 45/2587 |
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| Description: |
Prisons and Prisoners. Four letters concerning the new prison at Lewes [Sussex]. A letter from J Jebb, Inspector of Prisons, suggesting that an alteration should be made to the plans for the prison in order to reduce the expense. A letter from William Langridge, Clerk of the Peace for the County of Sussex, returning the plans for the erection of the new gaol at Lewes for reconsideration. A second letter from Jebb stating that the magistrates agree to reduce the size of the cells for males and requesting sanction of the new plans for the prison. A letter from Captain W Williams, Inspector of Prisons, stating that the proposed plan for the reduction of the size of the cells would be dangerous and inconvenient. This file was originally catalogued under more than one subject heading. These headings, and details of this file, are as follows: Prisons and Prisoners (See also Chaplains; Military Prisons; Gibraltar; Mauritius): Cells must by law be certified by inspector (1849). EMIGRATION: Suggested depot for emigrants. |
| Date: | 1849 |
| Held by: | The National Archives, Kew |
| Legal status: | Public Record(s) |
| Closure status: | Open Document, Open Description |
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