CO129-042 - Sir Bonham - 1853 [1-6] — Page 200

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An increased hamber of cases. by

Augmentation of intensity in the symptoms of the disorder, and by the alarm which frequent deaths

will create. I would venture to predict

that

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if the "Emigrant were to go to sea in her present Condition she would be depopulated by disease._

The "between decks", although for from being clean is tolerably free from impure odours;- it possesses

a very high temperature.. The space allotted to Each passenger is certainly Less than is consistent wither with Comfort or health. _ The hospital is in a most filthy state, wanting

indeed all the Common and recessary appliances for Sickness; and the general appearance of the ship is that of disorder and reglect.

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Swould advise the immediate

removal

of Every case of positive sickness to the hospitals on thore,

and Even

least

every

degree

individual in the tainted with disease

the "between decks" should be thoroughly cleansed, purified by fumigation, and lime washed throughout. If practicable the floor should be painted or varnished. The hospital should be treated in precisely the same manner. I have already advised Scuttles to be cut in the

be

roof. it should supplied with right paus and

Close stools. The Passengers Medicine.

Chest is seriously deficient in the

supply of Medicines, a defect which should be immediately attended to.

rach

passenger should be supplied

with a wrinal,

and

I would

recommend