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commanding his cantonment, but he objected also ; I then 
went to the superintending surgeon who could only forward 
it to the medical board, and the medical board sent me a 
very civil reply to the effect, that my suggestion for a change 
was doubtless well founded, but that I must address the 
Government through the proper channel ! I have no doubt my 
document is amongst the valuables of the medical board at 
this time, for the “ standing orders 55 are the same, and we 
have to cure, if we can, the cases of colic which result. 
I could give you other examples which would show equally 
palpably the necessity of some head to the department, to 
ensure, not perhaps perfect efficiency, but most certainly 
more advantages from us than the service obtains now ; and 
then, I think also, our standing in the estimation of the pro- 
fession would be elevated ; for the successful and scientific 
pratice of an individual made known to others, would stimu- 
late them. 
Yours very truly, &c. 
Bangalore, Dec. 4, 1853. 
BURSAUTEE. 
By Thomas P. Page, Veterinary Surgeon, 1st L. Cavalry. 
Dear Sir, — I beg to enclose you a letter I wrote two 
years ago, on the appearance of a circular from our head 
quarters. It appears that there has been a great deal said 
at home, on “ bursautee,’ 5 and I beg to contribute my mite 
for information. In the course of 1854, I shall attempt some 
further remarks on this malady. At present, let it suffice 
that it is a most important matter ; since hundreds of horses 
annually are lost from it. The loss of structure is so great 
that the animal becomes quite useless. 
I am, my dear Sir, 
Yours very sincerely, &c. 
CAUNroRE, Dec. 18, 1853. 
*** The “Circular from Head Quarters 55 on the “Treat- 
ment of Bursautee, 55 a production from the pen of Captain 
Apperley, of the 4th Light Cavalry (son of the late Mr. 
Apperley, well-known as “ Nimrod 55 ), was printed by us in 
No. 68 of the Veterinarian , August, 1853. We now are 
able to annex Mr. Page’s reply. — Ed. Vet. 
