Dear Keith,
This thought had crossed my mind while I was typing the quote... it's just
the word 'inmates' that caught my eye in the first instance. If what you point
out is correct - and I think you could well be - it is still interesting that
they could consider the use of Poor Relief recipients. I have not heard of
this before, but I know their labour was used for road building/repairs from
time to time.
Regards, Bernard
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