Letter to J.G. Scott, Deputy Attorney General from William Glass, Sheriff
May 7th 1880
J G Scott Esq
Deputy Attorney General
Toronto
Sir,
[...] after the prisoners were placed in my custody I was cautioned by the County Attorney to keep them apart so far as space would permit. This the Gaoler has done I believe to the best of his ability. I have cautioned the Gaoler to be specially careful not to allow any one to see the prisoners without my direction and then only in presence of a legal offical.
The prisoners complain that their health is being jeopardized by the close confinment and the Gaol Surgeon is of the same opinion. They ask as a privilege to be allowed to break stones in the Gaol yard with other prisoners.
[...] The prisoners are strong vigorous men accustomed to hard work and it is feared the close confinement will endanger their lives. [...]
I have the honor to be
Sir
Your most obedient Servant
Wm Glass
Sheriff [Ted W?]