Presented with a suitable inscription bearing testimony to the humanity and intrepidity of ... repairing to Mauritius to render assistance to the rich during the ravages of the epidemic by which that Island was visited for months of the last year.
Of Lord Clarendon's suggestion, these pieces of Plate might perhaps be most fitly sent to their destination through the medium of the French Government.
From 7.0. 19 Jan 55 (N504)
Several watchstands £20 each.
... submit them to ... & Evely for his selection. When approved the watchstands are to bear the inscription.
Sent to ... as a mark of respect & gratitude for the disinterested humanity displayed by ... Courage ... in repairing to the Island of Mauritius for the purpose of affording medical assistance & consolation to the sick during the terrible visitation of cholera in 1854.
55. (Extract from Register for No 9: 21 August)
Cholera - Presents of two silver watchstands from Lord Grey to Dr Lepage & Mathieu for their services during the prevalence of cholera. Will be forwarded in a separate letter 17 Jan.
To ... Gent ... 3 Reb 55 as requested by the Governor, I am directed to acquaint you that the Governor has determined upon presenting to Dr Lepage & Mathieu two gold watchstands in testimony of their intrepidity etc. (as above) and to desire that you procure them and have them forwarded through the French Government bearing the above inscription.
7.0 25 Aug 55. Aug 55. Leusing watchstands for presentation through the French Government.
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55.
(Extract from Register for No 9:21 August iss
Cholera - Presents of two scour mkstands from only Grey to Do Lepur
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the prevalence of cholera.
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