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further instructions from His Excellency.

It has been stated by the Revd. Mr OReilly, that before the Indians left Merigomish, a white family of the name of Manning who had been in communication with them, had been attacked with the Fever.

Trusting that it will be in the Power of his Excellency to issue such instructions to the Board as will enable them to relieve the existing distress, and to prevent the spread of the Fever in this district, I have the Honor to remain
Your Most Ob. Servant
Wm. [William] Jas. [James] Anderson
Secretary Board of Health

By order of the Board