Tracks. Aug. 1(43
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ARD IS
1844
Deeming it advisable that G: E: Should be informed of the progress & general arrangements of every public institution within the limits of your jurisdiction, by desire of the Committee of management for the Seamen's Hospital I have the honor to intimate that the Building erected upon the ground granted by G: E: for a Seamen's Hospital in thaughing is now ready for the reception of patients.
There is accommodation for about 50 Seamen & Officers with every convenience for the comfort of the sick, and the excellence of the situation affords good prospect of its proving highly advantageous to their speedy recovery.
The terms of admission are $1–50 for Officers and $0-75 for Seamen per day, including board & lodging, with Medicines & medical attendance.
I have also to acquaint G: E: that the Committee have accepted the offer of gratuitous medical attendance from Dr. Young, who will assume the duties of Surgeon to the institution; and besides attention to the Patients within the Hospital, he will give regular & careful attendance, daily, Sundays excepted, between certain hours.
Sir Henry Pottinger