Special investigation into the nature and causation of the Burdwan and Houghly fevers
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Correspondence regarding the proposal by the Government of Bengal to institute an investigation into the Burdwan and Houghly fevers. Plus resolution of the Governor General in Council, deputising Surgeon David Wilkie to the investigation and ordering that he work in communication with Drs Lewis a...
Regarding Dr H Vandyke Carter's report on leprosy in Norway
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Correspondence regarding Vandyke Carter's observations on the treatment of leprosy in Norway, and his comments on its applicability to the situation in India; and concerning his forthcoming report into the nature of the disease. Plus resolution of the Government of India regarding Carter's sugg...
Dr H Vandyke Carter's deputation to visit certain countries where leprosy prevails
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Correspondence between the Government of India, the Government of Bombay, and Vandyke Carter, including the expenditure and itinerary of his tour through Italy, Algiers, Greece and Turkey.
Alleged cure for dysentery discovered by Mr George A White
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Correspondence regarding White's alleged cure, using the sesamum indicum. Includes instructions for preparing the treatment, and copy testimonies forwarded by White. Order of the Governor General in Council that the treatment be trialled.
Reports on the endemic skin diseases of India, received from the Punjab
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Despatch to the Secretary of State, transmitting further reports on the endemic skin diseases of India, in response to the circular by Drs Tilbury Fox and Farquhar. Contains statistics and detailed case studies for skin diseases in the Punjab, principally: Ainhum; Burmese Ring-worm; Chloasma; ...
Effects of artificial respiration on animals subjected to snake-poisoning
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Despatch from the Secretary of State forwarding a letter by Dr J Fayrer, regarding the work of the Committee on the effects of artificial respiration, and recommending ways in which mortality from snake-bite might be reduced.
Proposal to hold a scientific investigation into the nature, pathology, and causation of the fever prevailing in the Burdwan and Hooghly Districts
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Correspondence regarding the investigation proposed by the Government of Bengal. Includes an extract from and discussion of Nicholas Pike, "An American in Mauritius", Friend of India (1873) and his description of the role of microscopic and parasitic plants in the development of fevers.
Correspondence and reports regarding the endemic skin diseases of India
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Correspondence and reports received from Indian Medical Service officers throughout India, in response to the paper on endemic skin diseases by Drs Tilbury Fox and Farquhar which was circulated by the Government of India. Contains statistics and detailed case studies for skin diseases in India,...