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And I in two ways interfered with the Superintendent's official duties
"I consider that private practice that necessitates attendance frequently at the patient's private houses a considerable distance from the Hospital, and renders him liable to be called out at all hours and day, must necessarily interfere with the duties of one who is continually representing in his official letters that he is overworked and has insufficient time to attend to his most duties and has made repeated applications for extra medical assistance in the Hospital.
With regard to my personally availing myself of the Superintendent's skill and experience, I have repeatedly acknowledged officially that I was in the Hospital in 1895 with a severe attack of Typhoid Fever and am indebted to his skill and care that I am alive, for which reason I have passed over many things sought to have been brought to notice, lest it be to interfere with the performance of my duties as Head of the Medical Department of this Colony and subject me to the receipt of letters which appear to me insubordinate and contemptuous to a degree. I shall feel considerable difficulty in performing the duties which the Government requires of me.
With regard to the Superintendent's letter, which when under consideration remains unanswered, I enclose it for His Excellency the Governor's consideration and decision.
I very much regret the necessity of bringing these matters to the attention of the Government and as regards myself, court the fullest enquiry into the matter.
I have the honor to be,
Your obedient Servant,
Ph. D. Clark.
Colonial Surgeon.
Hon C W & Marsh.
Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office.
Dated 22nd January 1890
I am directed by His Excellency the Governor to acknowledge the receipt of Your letter dated 3rd January forwarding copies of correspondence between yourself and Dr. Wharry on the matter of the latter engaging in private practice, and I am to inform you that His Excellency sees no reason for modifying the decision given by the Hon. Kennedy, which was communicated to Dr. Wharry in March 1873, when the question was passed before. The decision would seem to be in accordance with the merits of the matter.
You will communicate the contents of this letter to Dr. Wharry.
I have the honor to be,
Your most obedient Servant,
B. Blyth.
Colonial Secretary.
Dr. & Clark.
Colonial Surgeon.