Dr. [Surname],
I have the honour to request the benefit of your advice on the present pathological condition of Mr. Mitchell and its probable cause, in order to ascertain whether there is sufficient reason for an application to the Leprosy Committee for a charitable grant on the ground that the injury to his sight was caused by his service in the Plague Hospitals of that Colony.
If you are willing to see Mr. Mitchell with a view to furnishing a full report, I would be much obliged if you could call upon him at his residence at such time as may be most convenient to you.
Your professional fee will be paid by the Government.
Yours faithfully,
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