the course
unable to perceive any according to Law which the officer could have followed, especially as the report made to the Boarding Officer in the first instance was all being well
on board,
found frequently inconsistent with the fact.
It is
I am also directed to state that it is a mistake to assert that British man-of-war with smallpox on board has been allowed free communication with the shore.
I am further instructed to ask that His Excellency is not aware of any unusual difficulty being in the way of the "Circe's" being supplied with fresh water and provisions, whilst as for danger to them, on board retaining the sick man amongst them, it arises, if he be still on board, from the neglect to engage a boat to place him ashore.
It is time that the Health Officer visits the "Circe", and that there is some risk in his doing so, but that is a risk less unavoidable and would not justify the Government in sanctioning risks which can be avoided.
As for supplies of Coal, I am directed to say that the "Circe" has permission to obtain them, provided