A full report of the investigation into the charges of Doctor Bowerbank in reference to the late outbreak of small-pox in Saint Andrew / taken by Mr H.F. Figueroa, reporter of the 'Colonial Standard and Jamaica Despatch'.

Date:
MDCCCLXXIII [1873]
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Credit: A full report of the investigation into the charges of Doctor Bowerbank in reference to the late outbreak of small-pox in Saint Andrew / taken by Mr H.F. Figueroa, reporter of the 'Colonial Standard and Jamaica Despatch'. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by King’s College London. The original may be consulted at King’s College London.

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    I again most solemnly protest against i^he delay ■which has taken place on the part of the Central Board of Health, not only in not taking action on the mattei when it was referred to them by the Governor upwards of three months ago (2nd July,) but in the further delay of one month which has occurred since they passed a re- solution that an enquiry was necessary [16th Sept.], and in the contemplated delay of two weeks more before opening the enquiry [29th Oct.]. Such waste of time I maintain is inescusable, and has been, is, and will be, injiu-ious to the ends of justice, and in that it allows and encourages the continuance of illegal and unnecessary acts towards those suffering from Small Pox, and is destructive to their health and hves, is cruel and criminal, and those alone who have the power of preventing it ai'e answerable for it. I am, Sir. Your obedient servant, Lewis Q. Bowebbastk. P. S.—I have to request that a copy of this letter may be forwarded to Mr Drake. Mr. Bees to Dr. Bowerharik. Island Medical Office, 16th October, 187:. ' Central Board of Health. No. 2016. Sir, In acknowledging the receipt of your letter of even date, I have to state that, with a view to carrying out your reque st, the same shall be laid before the Central Board of Health at its next meeting. I have the honor to be, Sir, '• Your obedient servant, G. H. Bkes, For the Secretary to the Central Board of Health. Lewis Q. Bowcrbauk, Esq., M. D. 1