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mines and consequently, the Compagnie du Boléo decided to repatriate those of the coolies who were sick.
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These coolies, 112 in number, were shipped from Santa Rosalia by the Ss.*Illsworth" and, five days later, 109 of them (3 having died on this voyage) were transshipped at Salina Cruz into the British Steamship "Alabama". The surgeon of the "Alabama" states in his report that all of the 109 received on board were suffering from beri-beri; 45 died on the voyage and 3 died after arrival at Pagode Anchorage of this disease, There being no proper quaran- -tine facilities at Pagoda, special arrangements ware made for the landing and accommodation of the sick coolies. A report on this subject, from the Conqulur Agent at Pagoda, will be forwarded to you shortly.
I have the honour to be,
sir,
Your most obedient,
humble Servant,
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Consul.