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[[strikethrough]] than [[/strikethrough]] in Institutions to be provided within the city.

Arrangements for their proper care, are already affected.
 
Surgeons will be assigned to duty in the two Districts to be formed, within the city, to attend to those sick in quarters - and arrangements perfected to supply medicine as needed.

The direction of as well as the selection of these surgeons I think must under the law, be left with the Bureau - and not transferred to the Govr of the State.  At least I can see no authority for such transfer, and it is certain, in my opinion, that it is best for their interests - that the Bureau, which supports them, and is responsible, shall select, and control their Medial officers until the State takes charge of the whole matter.

J J De Lamater Surg USV
Chf Med O. Dist. Va.

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