In consequence1 of the election of the new Chinese hospital, which may, as expected, absorb the greatest part of the natives who formerly sought admission to the Civil Hospital, and the probability of the latter being required - and how far it is required - for a different class of patients from any formerly admitted, are subjects that require investigation on the spot, with the most recent information to guide us.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your obedient humble Servant,
Rawson W. MacDonnell
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Mr. Meade
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own Minute. I don't suppose the Colony can be regarded as in default seeing it has actually raised the money to replace the building, at Robben Island, as urged by Sir G. Grey as well.
1 'consequently' in original text was corrected to 'In consequence'.