Observations on the oriental plague, and on quarantines, as a means of arresting its progress, addressed to the British Association of Science ... 1838 / [Sir John Bowring].

  • Bowring, John, 1792-1872
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1838
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Credit: Observations on the oriental plague, and on quarantines, as a means of arresting its progress, addressed to the British Association of Science ... 1838 / [Sir John Bowring]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    BRITISH ASSOCIATION MEDICAL SECTION. August 24, 1838. RESOLUTIONS. Moved by Dr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Greenhow, and unanimously resolved: “ That this meeting do request Dr. Bowring to forward to the British Association a written statement of his interesting observations on Plague and the Quarantine Laws.” Moved by Dr. Granville, seconded by Dr. Brown, and resolved unanimously : “ That it' be recommended to the Committee of this Section, to suggest to the Committee of Recommendations of the British Association, to apply to the government for the appointment of a commission, empowered to take the necessary steps for entering upon and completing an inquiry into the question respecting Plague and the Qua¬ rantine Laws, founded upon the important statements made to the Medical Section by Dr. Bowring.,;