To the Editor of the Evening Mail.
Sir— l think the mischievous" rtittiaf with ifcjard to the prevalence of feter which has been so widely circulated should be contradicted,- nti v is seriously injuring the residents of the unjustly condemned locality, where, in fact, there is no more sickness than in other districts common at this time of year. The immigrants at the barracks are free from disease, a fow cases of diarrhoea only having occurred there; the other few cases of sickness are progressing favorably, and uo new caseß occurring aa far as I know. The swamp at the back of the house,- where the only death has occurred, is now, under the influence of the autumn sun, parting with its dangerous gases, and poisoning the surrounding air. A few cart loads ot 6nely-Bifted dry earth should be spread over this Bpot lo the depth of eight or twelve inches, the noxious gases will be absorbed by the earth, and the atmosphere made more fit for respiration. If you can kindly afford me sufficient space to-morrow for another letter you will oblige, Yours, &c, Geo. Williams. Trafalgar-square, February 12, 1875.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume X, Issue 37, 12 February 1875, Page 2
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191To the Editor of the Evening Mail. Nelson Evening Mail, Volume X, Issue 37, 12 February 1875, Page 2
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