26                                      LUNATIC ASYLUMS IN BENGAL.

Delay in submis-
sion of reports
and returns.

61. The report and returns of the several asylums were received on the following dates :—

Dacca ... ... ... ...

28th February

Bhowanipore ... ... ... ...

6th March

Moydapore ... ... ... ...

6th „

Cuttack ... ... ... ...

21st April

Patna ... ... ... ...

30th „

Dullunda ... ... ... ...

15th May

Several references have been found necessary since the receipt of them, and these
circumstances contributed to the delay in the submission of this report, besides the time and
labor involved in its compilation.

I have the honor to be,

SIR,

Your most obedient servant,

K. McLEOD, A.M., M.D.,

J. CAMPBELL BROWN,

Officiating Secretary.

Inspector-General of Hospitals,

Indian Medical Department.