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P. G. L., (1860,) art. 73, sec. 60. 1837, ch. 320, sec. 25.

449. He shall note their diseases, prescriptions and treatment;
and in case of death, their age, place of birth, time of death, and

everything which he may deem necessary; and this record shall
remain at the prison, and be open to the inspection of the author-
ities thereof.

Ibid. sec. 61. 1837, ch. 820, sec. 25.

450. He shall, when absent, procure some one to attend in
Ms place, to be approved by the monthly committee of directors.

Ibid. sec. 62. 1837, ch. 320, sec. 25.

451. He shall have such aid as he may require, on informa-
tion to the warden; and none shall interfere with the treatment

of the sick, or the conduct of the hospital, except so far as may
be necessary to enforce discipline.

Ibid. sec. 63. 1837, ch. 320, sec. 25.

452. He shall examine convicts at their admission, and note
their bodily defects, for the direction of the warden in assigning
their tasks.

Ibid. sec. 64. 1837, ch. 820, sec. 25.

453. He shall make a requisition on the warden when any-
thing is necessary for the hospital; and shall keep an account
thereof, to be noted in his monthly report to the board of direc-
tors.

Ibid. sec. 65. 1837, ch. 320, sec. 25.

454. He shall make a report to the board, monthly, of the
health of the prison, including post mortem examinations, and
furnish the warden daily with a list of those exempted from
labor or reported sick.

Ibid. sec. 66. 1837, ch, 320, sec. 25.

455. The discipllne of the prison shall be rigidly enforced in
this department by the presence of proper officers; the patients
may be nursed and attended to by convicts, but they shall not
lave charge of or access to the medicines at any time; these shall
be at all times under the direction and care of the assistant

warden or guard, in this department