Which of the necessity saints for apparently warrant reconsideration the present plan of a permanent appointment of the land indicated. I do not wonder it at present advisable to make once a new appointment immediately.
[My opinion strengthened by the fact that I had not before any scheme for gradual admission of medical subordinates under the supervisory of the lead Servidory by the knowledge of the heavy pressure which must have been brought upon the Depts concerned dealing with the serious epidemic of bubonic plague which is now abating.]
I am therefore proceeding to select an Assistant Surgeon who will be appointed for three years agreement, the Govt having the option of retaining his services at the close of that period.