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The "notorious rebel" Dr Benson admits that he was pampered to the Extent of two drinks of Egg Nog.
But during all this time Dr Bell was not in charge of the Hospital, (see Pp. 9 of this Report) nor was he responsible for anything therein contained. (see letter referred to in Vol 2 pp 38, L 2)
It is fair to consider how Dr Bell has managed the liquor business since he was placed in Charge.

Dr De Witt 
Dr De Witt testifies that "Bell shortly after he was placed in charge i.e.  March 25, 1867, advised with him (De Witt) about stopping the improper use of liquor and issued an order stopping the same (See Vol 2 pp 38 L 10 to 20) Hospl Steward

M Cahill 
M. Cahill, testifies, that he was in charge of the Dispensary from Mch 14. to Apl 8 1867 that orders were in force not to issue liquor except upon prescription, and that said orders were obeyed (See Vol 2 pp 29, L 1 to 22)

R.B. Gilbert 
Med Cadet R.B. Gilbert who relieved Cahill in charge of Dispensary and contained until the 10 or 15 of June 1867 says, "Cahill transmitted the order to him not to issue whisky except on prescription (See Vol 2 pp 27, L 1 to 4)