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"Society. The recommendation was that this Official should possess the diploma of the Apothecaries Hall or other recognised qualification" and the expression "medical man" was used supposing he might possess this diploma, and that one was required - was that of an Apothecary and Analyst.
I have nothing more to add except that I regret exceedingly the tone of the Superintendent's observations as I consider they ill become a subordinate Officer while commenting on the actions of his superiors.
No 470
Ler.
Colonial Surgeon
Colonial Secretary's Office
Hong Kong 24th April 1880.
I am directed by His Excellency the Governor to request you to inform the Superintendent of the Civil Hospital that the Governor concurs in the views expressed by Dr Mackinnon, and Dr O'Brien and yourself.
I am to add that His Excellency regrets the tone of the Superintendent's observations which he considers ill become a Subordinate Officer while commenting on the actions of his superiors.
I have the honor to be,
Your most Obedient Servant,
sgd. W. M. Deane
Acting Colonial Secretary
Government Civil Hospital Hong Kong July 10th 1880
With reference to the answer of His Excellency the Governor on my letter concerning Additional Grant for Lock Hospital, I note that His Excellency has been pleased to approve the increase of staff required for the new Lock Hospital but in the minute there is no provision for medical charge of the Establishment nor yet for the economical expenditure of Stores etc.
There are economical drawbacks in the new Lock Hospital and I shall be glad to learn His Excellency's pleasure concerning them.
I have the honor to be,
Your obedient Servant,
sgd. C. J. Wherry
Superintendent
Government Civil Hospital Hong Kong 12th July 1880
I have the honor to forward a letter from the Superintendent of the Government Civil Hospital dated July 10th concerning the minute of His Excellency the Governor, in C.S.O No 1810. I should have thought that the minute was plain enough for any one to understand and therefore I enclose.
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