Report on the causes of reduced mortality in the French army serving in Algeria.

  • Great Britain. War Office.
Date:
1867
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Credit: Report on the causes of reduced mortality in the French army serving in Algeria. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    4 40062 13. Sir, 2nd January 1866. With reference to my letter of the 11th November last on the subject of the appointment of a Committee of Inquiry into the sanitary arrangements in force amongst the Trench troops in Algeria, I am directed by Earl de Grey to enclose herewith instructions for the guidance of the Committee in their proceedings. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, J. Sutherland, Mssq.j M.D. Edward Lugard. Instructions for the Committee about to proceed to Algeria. Earl de Grey and Ilipou having reason to believe that much useful information in regard to the sanitary arrangements for troops serving in hot climates, especially in the field, might be obtained from the experience of the French army in Algeria, you will proceed to that country, and place yourselves in communication with the military authorities there, who have received instructions to render you such information and assistance as may be necessary. You will inquire into the nature and results of the sanitary arrangements referred to, and report on these, stating at the same time to what extent they will in your opinion be applicable to Her Majesty's troops serving in India and other hot climates. To J. Sutherland, Esq., M.D. War Office, J. Paynter, Esq., Dep. I.G. of Hospitals. 29th December 1865. Major C. B. Ewart, 11.E.