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give him too much credit for the care and attention he gives to his work and the
carrying out of my orders. His intelligence and zeal are praiseworthy."

I held the same opinion of this Hospital Assistant in 1878, when I was acting
for Dr. Roberts, and still hold it.

Overseer Timothy was appointed on probation on the 1st August 1880; he does
his work satisfactorily, and I can recommend him to be confirmed in his appoint-
ment.

The Duffadars and Warders do their duty, which at all times is trying and
irksome, satisfactorily. Vaccination is regularly kept up.

I certify that the orders respecting the custody of poisonous drugs issued by
the Principal Inspector-General, Indian Medical Department, dated 23rd January
1863, were carefully carried out.

                                            (Signed)            H. D. COOK, M.B., Surgeon,
   CALICUT,                                                          Superintendent, Lunatic Asylum.
1st April 1881.