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Cognizant that an error was made when the duties of Colonial Surgeon were totally abolished, and confided entirely to the charge of a Military Medical Officer - I think £1000 a year, and even perhaps a seat in the Legislative would be well bestowed on an efficient Surgeon, with, of course, an understanding, that he was not to engage in private practice. I am certain that powers to enforce sanitary Measures, conferred on and exercised by an intelligent and energetic medical Officer, would be very instrumental in assisting in many ways the progress of the Colony.
The above Memorandum, written after mature reflection, is submitted with all respect for the consideration of His Excellency The Governor.
(Signed) W.J. Mercer
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hong Kong,
6th March 1856.
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Colonial Secretary.
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The above Memorandumm, written after mature reflection, is submittent
with all respect for the enisideration of How Excellency The Yorum.
(AigueeD) W.J. Mercer
brinmal Secretary,
Colonial beretary's Office, Victoria, Herughing,
6th March 1856.
True Copy
Torlonial Secretary.
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