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opinion of local medical men. I think the tendency of opinion in England has further attended since Mr. Wright's digest was Compiled 11 years ago, and that it is now believed that in this kingdom and especially in Prisons, the reduction of diet was carried to excess. A low diet, though producing no immediate ills, may induce a very dangerous liability to disease and inability to resist its attacks
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Wyo.
Government House Hongkong, 28th February 1877
My Lord,
With reference to Your Lordship's Despatch No. 100 of the 29th July 1876, I have the satisfaction of being able, on the eve of my departure, to inform
The Right Honorable
The Earl of Carnarvon
Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State: