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appears to keep a very indefinite record of his age. The
alluded to
case
of senile infirmity
a man who declared
years,
was
of a
his
age
to be 50
16th.
but who had the
appearance of being 70.
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Ry the request of Messrs.
Furner and Co., the Passengers Medicine bhest has been sent ashore to be refitted under our inspection. We have directed a most complete supply of medicines
surgical appliances applicable to
ar
casualties.
as are most
Our attention has been expecially given to a provision for such diseases
likely
to prevail and to become epidemic, such as Fever and diseases of the stomach and intectives. Six trusses applicable for both sides of the body will be included in the medical
stores, as
well
a
splints and bandages
for fractures . Bed. pans also, and water-
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closets for the Hospital, and all other implements conducive to the comfort of the sick and the proper administration
of
"medicines will be put on board with
the medicine chest
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The medical comforts which
the following.
we deem essential are
Some Brandy or Port wine.
Prepared Patna Opium for confirmed
smokers who suffer from the want of this
stimulant.
Mord
than
inconvenience) : these
a
slight temporary
board,
men are one
and cannot well be got rid of, but, in future smoker be allowed to engage himself,
we recommend that no
no Opium
" men can be found free from
plenty of mer
the habit.
By
ad
the instructions of the agents
for the ship, the distribution of lime juice will be deferred until after the first month of the voyage - We, on the