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144. When did you come down?
A. On the 20th October.
145. And when did the attack occur?
A.-Early in November.
By the Chairman.
146. And during the time they have been up at the Peak they have had no re- currence?
A.-No, none since their recovery from that attack.
147.-Do you consider the drainage of your house good?
A. I have resided there for a good number of years and there have never been any changes. I think it perfect.
By Dr. Manson.
148.-Have you had any other cases of fever besides the child in November?
A. Yes, one of my wife's maids was sick.
149.-Where were you residing then?
A. That was at the Peak.
150.-Had she visited "Craigellachie" ?
A.—Yes, a few days previously.
151.-And on her return she got it?
A. Yes.
152.- And it came every day or second day?
A. Yes, it was intermittent.
153.—It was cured by quinine?
A. Yes.
By Dr. Cantlie.
154.-And your coolies?
A.—I have only a small staff during the summer and they were all sick on and off, except one man.
155.-You think then as a general statement it was malarial fever?
A.-I dosed them myself with quinine and they recovered.
156.-You think the disease was one of a malarial type.
A. That is the impression left on my mind.
157. Are you satisfied with the condition of your coolie house and the way your coolies carry on the latrine work?
A. Yes, I have never had any complaints until last year, nothing of any marked character.
158.-And the drainage of your house, how does it act?