Hongkong 15th April 1867.
Contagious Diseases.
Return by Staff Surgeon.
Hardie as to with"
Explanatory Remarks.
Enclosure 3 in Governor Sir Richard Graves MacDonnell's Despatch No 350 of 10th August 1867.
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Respecting disease among Hongkong Sin the great increase of Venereal disease in H.M. Naval Force at Hongkong.
H.M. Ship Princess Charlotte, Hongkong, 29th October 1866.
I have the honor to submit the enclosed letter, from the Principal Medical Officer of the "Melville Hospital ship, for your consideration, and hope you will take steps to remedy the evil complained of, as it is a matter of the most serious consequence to the efficiency of the Naval Force at this place.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
His Excellency Sir Richard G. MacDonnell, C.B., Governor, Hongkong.
(Signed) Oliver J. Jones, Commodore.