The sanitary conditions are certainly a little improved, but the heat is causing trouble, the whole place being alive with flies. In ad+ dition the bandits are not all enjoying the best of health, quite a number suffering from some ailment or other. Two at least are victims of leprosy.
The general health of the captives remains good. Reports have been received that Messrs. Friedman, Solomon and Musso have had a touch of malaria, but they have now recovered. Mr. Musso is said to be much better, and has been able to walk a few steps.
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