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moting the success of the cause entrusted to their care, and the statements in
paragraphs 6 and 8 prove how great that success has been. I, therefore, beg
to commend to the favourable notice of Government the exertions of Drs.
Butler, Dick, Plumptre, Pinkerton, and Turnbull.

54.Nor must I omit to state that, with a few exceptions, the general
conduct of the vaccinators was very satisfactory. The good effects of the late
decision of Government, to admit these men to the benefit of pensions, is
already becoming apparent in promoting industry and good conduct. The
knowledge that dismissal now involves the loss of prospective, as well as of
present advantages, appears to be exerting a marked influence for good.

55.Before concluding the report I beg to record briefly that, since the
commencement of the present year, the Government of India have been pleased,
on the recommendation of His Excellency in Council, still further to increase
the efficiency of the department by sanctioning several measures which were
submitted for consideration. Among these I may mention the formation of
an additional circle of vaccination, a small increase to the number and pay
of the native vaccinators, and the grant of an additional travelling allowance
for the Superintendents. As these subjects, however, do not strictly come
within the history of the past year, I merely mention the bare facts, leaving
further particulars to be dealt with at the proper time.

                                                      I have the honour to be,

                                                                  Sir,

                                                         Your most obedient Servant,
                                                                        M. STOVELL, M.D.,

                                    Principal Inspector General, Medical Department.

Bombay, 31st March, 1865.