• We presume that a "duly qualified surgeon" was on board in addition to the native Doctor?
With regard to your Despatch A°34 first above quoted, I shall have the honor to address you further.
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I have the honor to be,
With the highest respect,
Your most obedient Humble Servant,
Maine
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Gentlemen,
Downing Street, 23rd Augt 1809
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With reference to previous correspondence on the subject, I am directed by the Secretary of State to transmit for your information the copy of a despatch which has been received from the Lt. Governor of Hong Kong respecting the Employment of Chinese Doctors on board Chinese Passenger Ships.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient humble Servant,
J. Mc