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to loss of appetite and general malaise he had been

of

sustaining himself by the use spirits the result of which was an irritable, stomach and congestion of the liver. I warned him at the

time of the evil effects it had on him and I reported the matter

to Mr Stewart, the Head Master.

Later in

January or February I

saw him again and then

recommended that he should

apply for leave to return home to

which he was entitled as

saw

that owing to his solitary life and consequent mental despondency,

he was

again sustaining himself -

by the use of spirits.

I have te

Qigned. ) Ph. 13. C. Ayres,

Colonial Surgeon.

(me Copy)

Mansion Antin lealmial Secretary.

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