pp 183-90. Correspondence regarding conservancy and disposal of the night-soil in Calcutta, with enclosed Proceedings of the Committee appointed to report on Mr Hickey's scheme of conservancy, plus copy Details of the carbonization plan of conservancy for a portion of the Town of Calcutta, by W R...
pp 603-04. Communication from Rivers Thompson, Secretary to the Government of Bengal, to the Government of India, regarding conditions onboard the Utit Rachman Sirusker, and the bill for housing and feeding pilgrims during a stopover at Cochin.
Suggestions for providing a more nutritious diet on emigrant ships
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p 79. Secretary of State for India forwards communication suggesting that a meat ration be introduced into the diet on board emigrant ships. Includes extract of a letter from the Emigration Board regarding a voyage made by the Walmer Castle from Feb-May 1869, and the emaciated condition of emigra...
Proposals for improving the condition of merchant seamen in Calcutta
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pp 63-77. Letter received by the Secretary of State from a Captain H Toynbee, proposing the establishment of a sailor's club or institute to provide shelter, food and entertainment to merchant seamen in Calcutta. Plus correspondence thereon discussing facilities made for sailors in Calcutta, and ...