he went to Manila. Since his return home his general health and strength continued much impaired and he frequently suffered from derangement of the Digestive organs besides repeated, though slight, attacks of Ague.
especially ... was advised for July 1854 when he was laid up with inflammation of the Lungs (Bronchitis). Several times since the beginning of last year I have strongly urged Mr. Michell to obtain leave of absence and return to England as early as possible, fearing that he might delay too long: I have therefore no hesitation in now again insisting upon the necessity for his doing so at once before the hot season.
again ... set in.
(Signed) B. A. Harland, M.D,
MR. C. S. E.
From the above statement and my own knowledge of Mr. Michell, I consider change to Europe essentially requisite.
1.9.
(Signed) J. Carroll (Clerk, Colonial Surgeon's Office)
(True Copy)
Colonial Secretary.
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