813 of these patients had purulent ophthalmia - though not of the usual virulent type which Dr Atkinson evidently had in his mind's eye.
These cases were then more numerous than they have ever been since, for obvious reasons, and the dangers of various infections were pointed out in common fairness to those who would volunteer for the work.
It was not that Mitchell worked in very dirty or dangerous surroundings, and Dr Knott's conclusions as to infection were only possible but probable. It is reasonable to conclude that had Mitchell not undertaken the work he would not have got the ophthalmia.
Of the subsequent history of the case I cannot give an opinion without further details. Mitchell lives in Plymouth. He is a poor man and probably cannot afford a fee to an independent oculist for a report.
I suggest that the Navy should supply a doctor with experience of eye diseases in Plymouth or a neighbouring town to examine Mitchell's eyes and report fully on the present pathological condition of his eyes and its causation. If his report fits in with mine, then the story may be clear and satisfactory to proceed.
There is no evidence in these papers of the real cause of Mitchell's "defective vision". Dr Knott's statement is merely a "popular" one, and Dr Eccles' is an opinion, but gives no information on which a medical referee could judge the case.
I regret the delay in answering due to moving quarters.
I have the honour to be, Sir, Your Obedient Servant, James A. Lowson.
In the Admiralty letter C8712 of 17 July 1902, I take it they have asked for Dr Knott's opinion regarding the original causation of the ophthalmia only.
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the original causation only.
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