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That the latrines are a source of propagating the infection as described by Dr. Lowson there is no doubt, and proof is afforded by the dates of the closing of the surrounding houses. I found on inquiry that during the end of May and the beginning of June, when the prevailing winds were from the cast and north, the houses to the west and south of the latrines were closed and afterwards, when the prevailing winds were from the south and west, the houses to the north and east of the latrines were closed, being found infectel and more than three deaths having occurred in each of them. Mr. RAM made elaborate plans of the City of Victoria showing where the plague existed, and the proportion of houses in each district that were infected.
I have the honour to be.
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
The Honourable J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,
Acting Colonial Secretary.
PH. B. C. AYRES,
Colonial Surgeon,
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