considerable quantity of blood from internal hemorrhoids, the radical operation for which it is thought desirable to undertake in his present condition.
We therefore give it as our united testimony that for the prolongation of life he ought to return to Europe as soon as possible.
(Signed) Thomas A. Amslie, MD. Acting Colonial Surgeon.
(Signed) W. Houghong,
5 January, 1861.
(True Copy)
Alum
Colonial Secretary
Page 233
London 29th February 1860
My Lord Duke,
It is with feelings of deep sorrow and regret that I find myself compelled to lay my very unhappy case, together with a short abstract of the particulars of my Services under Government, before your Grace, with the earnest hope that your Lordship will kindly bring my petition before the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury, with such recommendation as to my character, and services in the Colonial Service.
His Grace,
The Duke of Newcastle,
Secretary of State for the Colonies.
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