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THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL, 1855.
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" I have omitted to mention that a new graveyard has been opened to the eastward, and at a greater distance from the Hospital. Both were visited by Drs. Gavin and Sutherland.
" I have, (fee,
" A. Gumming, " Inspector-General of Hospitals.''''
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" Dr. A. Gumming to Dr. Smith, London.
" Scutari, 16 April, 1855.
" Sir,— In acknowledging your letter of the 30th instant, respect- ing the prevalence of fever in these Hospitals, I have to acquaint you that every precaution has been taken against any morbific influences which may be supposed to exist, and due attention has been given to ventilation, lime-washing, and the use of deodorants. " At present the Hospitals are by no means crowded ; and, as respects this Hospital, much less so than the numbers on the states indicate, in consequence of about 200 convalescents being removed from the wards and corridors, and placed for some time previous to final discharge in the sheds in the Barrack-square. " I may remark that although the site of these sheds is objection- able, they have the advantage of being roomy, are well-ventilated, and afford sufl&cient accommodation to enable me to separate the dormitories from the dining-rooms. They possess also a large read- ing or day room, and when we can get rid of the depot, they will, I think, be found useful during the summer. As to encampment, there is unfortunately no tentage. " Materials for hutting are now being placed on the common near the General Hospital, and I was informed by Captain Macdonald a few days ago, that they would be ready for occupation in a fortnight. " I have, &c,,
April 16. Dr. Gumming to Dr. Smith. Sanitary Condition of Hospitals.
" A. Gumming,
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Monthly Report of Dr. Gumming to Dr. Smith,
dated 28 April, 1855.
April 28. Dr. Gumming to Dr. Smith. Monthly Report for March.
" The changes in the number of patients under treatment in these Hospitals during the month of March, as compared with those of the previous month, will be seen by the following numerical statement
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