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debilitated. We therefore consider
that he is unfit to carry on
extra duties of more than a temporary character. Should
the extra duties entail prolonged attendance in Court,
or much Medico-legal work - beyond the performance of an occasional post Mortem examination, we do not think Dr Wharry physically fit to do this, and properly carry important duties as Superintendent of the Government Civil Hospital.
We have &c.
(signed) I. Fisher, Dep. Surg. Gen.
R. Hungerford, P.M.O. China & S.J.
Patrick Manson M.D.
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Sir,
Hong Kong, 23rd November, 1886.
I shall have much pleasure in serving on the Medical Board referred to in your despatch of today, provided the sittings take place after 5 PM.
Yours &c.
(signed) Patrick Manson,
The Honourable F. Stewart, LLD
Acting Colonial Secretary