Medical Committee report on investigations in the epidemic fever in Coimbatore, Dindigul, Madura and Tinnevelly during 1809-11
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Report of the Medical Committee appointed to investigate the causes of the epidemic fever which has prevailed in the provinces of Coimbatore, Dindigul, Madura and Tinnevelly during the years 1809-11.
Necessity for special arrangements being made for the accomodation of patients suffering from contagious diseases who may have occasion to be moved by rail
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pp 819-24. Public Works Department forward copy letter from the Madras Government regarding the necessity of special arrangements for patients suffering from contagious diseases who have occasion to be moved by rail, including examples of diptheria patients tavelling by rail. With correspondence ...
Proposal for the collection of vital statistics of the general population throughout British India on a uniform system
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pp 15-62e. Resolution passed by the Government of India, issuing forms for the recording of vital statistics to be used throughout India; with preceding correspondence thereon, and sample forms.
Outbreak of cholera in the district round Bagdad [Baghdad], and the precautions respecting pilgrims which have been taken in consequence
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p 609. Report received from the Charge d'Affaires at Constantinople, reporting a cholera outbreak amongst troops stationed at Divanié, a town on the Euphrates near Bagdad. Ordered that pilgrims heading to Mecca not be allowed to proceed there until 15 days have elapsed since the last case of chol...
(2969-73) Letter from James Anderson to Government of Madras, 20 Oct 1789, quoting Hugh Hunter’s account of cochineal insects transported from Barbados to Bristol in 1760 by being attached to living plants. Requests that Court of Directors in London be informed of this method of transportation. ...
Madras Medical Board submit letter from Abbé Jean Antoine Dubois [of the Catholic Mission] regarding his work introducing vaccination to Mysore, and requesting the support of the local administration in furthering vaccination. Additional letter in support from William Horsman. Order that the cor...