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TONE, 1902.]
THE ANDAMANS IN THE XVIIITH CENTURY
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1793. - No. XLVIII.
Fort William 7th Ootober 1793. Read a Letter and its enclosure from the Secretary to the Hospital Board. To John Tombelle Esqre. Sub Secretary
Sir,-I am directed by the Hospital Board to transmit to you the enclosed Copy of a List of Necessaries which they have received from Mr. David Wood acting Surgeon to the Andamans, which they request you will lay before the Governor General in Council, and to acquaint his Lordship that they beg leave to recommend that they may be authorized to direct the Purveyor to farnish the necessaries required.
I have the Honor to be Sir, Your most obedient Humble Servant Fort William Hospital Board Office
(Signed) A. Campbell, Secry. the 7th October 1798.
Enclosed in Do. Necessaries &ca. Wanted for the Use of the Settlement and Cruisers
at Port Cornwallis. 10 Dozen Madeira Wine 3. Do. Brandy 4 Do. Vinegar 2 Do. Lime Juice 1 Maund Tamarinde 4 Do. Sugar 4 Do. Bazar Oil A Bags Flower 10 Seer Candles for the use of the Dispensary Stationary for Reports, Indents &ca.
(Signed) David Wood Aoting in a Medical Capacity. Edmund Wells In tempry. Charge of the Settlement Port Cornwallis (A true Copy). Septr. 23rd 1798.
Agreed that the Hospital Board be authorized to direct the Parveyor to furnish the Necessaries wanted at Port Cornwallis, and desired to have them in readiness for dispatch to that Settlement by the first Opportunity that offers.
1703. - No. XLIX.
Fort William the 21st Ootober 1793. Read a Letter from the Superintendant at the Andamans. To Edward Hay Esqre. Secretary to Government.
Sir,- Ab I have learnt that the Corwallis Snow is arrived at the Banksall, I beg you will be so good as to represent to the Board the necessity of ordering her to be delivered immediately in charge to Ideutenant Wales, and that the Master Attendant may be directed to proceed with all expedition to the necessary repairs and equipment, to render that Vessel fit for the Andaman Service.
