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Changed and the dirty one be washed for the next Month and be kept Sweet and wholesome And as when all the Hamocks are up the People can get at every part of the 'tween Decks and Clean an Scrape which shall be at least 7 feet high for Two Reasons 1:st for Room and Air 2:d for Security as they cannot so readily Jump on Deck in case of Mutiny.
Having a Number under my Care will enable me to set them apart on Board of a Receiving Ship as they come from the Gaols that they may be inspected by the Surgeon and not be suffered to mix with the rest till they are free from any disorder they may bring with them and the Cloaths they bring from Gaol shall be Burnt (for fear any Infection should be in them which is often the Case) and be properly Clad in the Uniform Dress previous to their being put on Board the other Ships with the rest of the People. The following is the