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501. IOR/P/526 Mar 1874 nos 74-77

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IOR/P/526 Mar 1874 nos 74-77
Title:
Special investigation into the nature and causation of the Burdwan and Houghly fevers
Scope & Content:
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...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Nov 1873-Mar 1874
Extent:
6 pages

502. IOR/P/526 Mar 1875 nos 10-14

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IOR/P/526 Mar 1875 nos 10-14
Title:
Regarding Dr H Vandyke Carter's report on leprosy in Norway
Scope & Content:
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...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Nov 1873-Mar 1875
Extent:
17 pages

503. IOR/P/526 Mar 1875 nos 35-42

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IOR/P/526 Mar 1875 nos 35-42
Title:
Dr H Vandyke Carter's deputation to visit certain countries where leprosy prevails
Scope & Content:
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.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jan 1875-Mar 1875
Extent:
7 pages

504. IOR/P/526 Mar 1875 nos 51-56

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IOR/P/526 Mar 1875 nos 51-56
Title:
Alleged cure for dysentery discovered by Mr George A White
Scope & Content:
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.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jul 1874-Mar 1875
Extent:
5 pages

505. IOR/P/526 Mar 1875 nos 63-84

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IOR/P/526 Mar 1875 nos 63-84
Title:
Reports on the endemic skin diseases of India, received from the Punjab
Scope & Content:
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; ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Oct 1874-Mar 1875
Extent:
73 pages

506. IOR/P/526 May 1875 nos 86-87

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IOR/P/526 May 1875 nos 86-87
Title:
Effects of artificial respiration on animals subjected to snake-poisoning
Scope & Content:
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.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Feb 1875-Mar 1875
Extent:
2 pages

507. IOR/P/526 Nov 1873 nos 02-03

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IOR/P/526 Nov 1873 nos 02-03
Title:
Proposal to hold a scientific investigation into the nature, pathology, and causation of the fever prevailing in the Burdwan and Hooghly Districts
Scope & Content:
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.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Oct 1873-Nov 1873
Extent:
3 pages

508. IOR/P/526 Nov 1873 nos 04-06

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IOR/P/526 Nov 1873 nos 04-06
Title:
Resolution regarding the Central Provinces Vaccination Report for 1872
Scope & Content:
Resolution of the Government of India, commenting on the smallpox mortality rate and the methods of recording statistics.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Sep 1873-Nov 1873
Extent:
3 pages

509. IOR/P/526 Nov 1873 nos 15-38

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IOR/P/526 Nov 1873 nos 15-38
Title:
Correspondence and reports regarding the endemic skin diseases of India
Scope & Content:
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,...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jan 1873-Nov 1873
Extent:
143 pages

510. IOR/P/526 Nov 1874 no 35

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IOR/P/526 Nov 1874 no 35
Title:
Comments on the report of the Lahore Medical School for 1873-1874
Scope & Content:
Communication from the Government of Punjab, including details of the Indian pupils attending the school.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Oct 1874-Nov 1874
Extent:
8 pages