Instructions for vaccinators by Dr W Ingledew, compiled from the writings of Edward Jenner and others
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Letter from M Wilks, the Acting Resident of Mysore, to the Government of Madras, enclosing papers compiled by William Ingledew to be used as written instructions for native vaccinators. Wilks comments on the receptiveness of Hindu medical practitioners to western medicine. Encloses: 'On the Cow...
Hospital Board letter regarding the introduction of cowpox
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Letter from the Hospital Board describing "the happy effects that might be produced in bringing matter of the cow-pox to this country sufficiently fresh as to ensure it taking the desired effect, but at present hitherto proved unsuccessful".
Letter from the secretary of the Hospital Board informing Government of the establishment of the vaccine disease; Dr Keir to keep charge of the vaccine matter.