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likely to become insane. This change has
probably been introduced on humanitarian
grounds, but it has been suggested that a man
should not be sent to an asylum before he
actually becomes insane.
5. The Secretary of State would be
grateful to receive Sir John Gilmour's
observations on the points raised above.
6. It is requested that the enclosed
copies of the Ordinances should be returned to
this Department in due course.
1 am,
sir.
Your most obedient Servant,
(Signed) H. R. COWELL