Dispatch No. 69 of 17th December 1856
Repression of Certain Diseases
Draft Ordinance for the better prevention of certain diseases.
I am of opinion that the proposed Ordinance is eminently calculated to abate a disease in which has hitherto prevailed, and fostered, to an extent too fearful to detail, not only among the Moral and Military Forces, but also the population generally.
17th December 1856.
(Signed) W. Caine,
Lt. Governor
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Colonial Secretary's Office