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We were therefore much disappointed to find that, deceived by the improvement he
felt when at sea, Mr. Churchill returned to his duties after an absence of only one
month, thus exposing himself to the hottest and most trying portion of the year at
As had been anticipated by all the medical men who have had the opportunity of
observing him, the improvement did not last long. Two months had not passed betore
he was again showing signs of a return of the former symptoms, and before three mont s
had expired Mr. Churchill was prostrate; and from that time he has not been able to enter
into business, or even to pass over the work in a regular manner. , , -
Mr. Churchill's removal from Zanzibar is imperative. Another attack such as he has
had would surely be the last, and such will undoubtedly return if he remains here. 10 g 0
to Bombay is at present impossible, and, if practicable, it would be unadvisable during the
hot season. Aden is equally inaccessible. Our isolated position here will be imagined
when I mention that, for four months, we have not received an European mail, and have
little prospect of getting our letters for several months to come. Therefore 1 have strongly
uro-ed Mr. Churchill to embark for the Cape of Good Hope on board of a fine,
commodious steam-vessel, the "Tynemouth," which proceeds thither direct. From the
Cape Mr. Churchill will proceed to London, and there report himselt to the India
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Nothing but the most urgent necessity could justify such a course as this; but I trust
that his Excellency the Governor will see that the necessity did exist, when I assure him
that it is to save Mr. Churchill's life that this course has been followed; and I think that
rest at home will save to Government an able servant, who has done good service m the
East, long before he came to Zanzibar. , j t, ^ ^
I have the honour to forward inclosed copies of documents to be placed betore the
medical authorities at home, with which Mr. Churchill goes provided.
In iudging of my position, his Excellency, T trust, will bear in mind that, tor the past
month, I have carried on the daily work of the Agency single-handed, while in attendance
also upon Mr. Churchill during his serious illness; and that I have taken over the
accounts and work of the Consulate and Agency without having been able to ask my
superior a question, or refer to him for advice; and I shall continue to administer the
duties until his Excellency shall have time to communicate to me his wishes on the
subject.
* I have, &c.
(Signed) JOHN KIRK.
No. 60.
Dr. Kirk to the Earl of Clarendon.—{Received June 11.)
My Lord, Zanzibar, April 16, 1869.
I HAVE the honour to inclose under flying seal to the care of your Lordship for
transmission to the High Court of Admiralty, the copies of decisions in favour of Captain
Meara, the officers and men of Her Majesty's ship " Nymphe, for the capture of ten
dhows, which have been duly tried and condemned in this Vice-Admiralty Court.
I have the honour to inform your Lordship that the proceedings in this Court have
been carefully watched by an Agent of His Highness the Sultan in defence of his subjects
Pr0perty - I have, &c.
(Signed) JOHN KIRK.
No. 61.
Dr. Kirk to the Earl of Clarendon,—{Received June 11.)
(No. 12.)
My Lord, Zanzibar, April 16, 1869.
I HAVE the honour to inclose a copy of my despatches of the 10th and 12th April,
addressed to the Secretary to Government, Bombay, relative to the proceedings of Her
Majesty's ship "Nymphe."
I have, &c.
(Signed) JOHN KIRK.
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