CO129-271 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1896 [1-4] — Page 147

Bubonic plague is threatening in that city and the neighbour hood.

I regret also to state that

in this Colony no fewer than

of plague have

45 cases

oceur-

red since the beginning of ~

this

year,

but the disease has

not yet assumed an epidemie

form here, and every precaution

is

being and will be taken

to prevent such a calamity.

happily

Should the disease un

assume more serious.

proportion

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as

proportions, I will not fail to Keep you fully informed. to its progress.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most Obedient

Humble Servant,

William Robing of