LIST OF ARTICLES MADE AND REPAIRED, IN THE HOSPITAL, FROM APRIL TO DECEMBER 1, 1872. In conclusion, I desire to express to those upon whom I have relied for assistance in conducting the affairs of the Hospital my acknowledgments for the fidelity and zeal which they have manifested. Dr. Richard S. Dewey was appointed first assistant physician in December, 1871, and entered upon his duties on the first of January. His thorough medical education, scholarly mind, and uniform kindness of deportment, eminently qualify him for the responsible position which he fills, and I take this occasion to express my high appreciation of the valuable services rendered by him at a time when efficient co-operation was the most needed. By his untiring zeal and devotion to duty, my own labors have been lightened, and the comfort and prosperity of the Hospital advanced. It gives me pleasure, also, to make honorable and deserved mention of the faithful manner in which Mr. Clarkson-though but a short time with us—has filled the office of clerk, and Mrs. Porter-who has been with us from the beginning-that of matron, both cheerfully and satisfactorily discharging the varied duties incumbent upon them, and giving evidence of increasing usefulness in the future. To Mr. Haid, supervisor of the male department, and Miss Hughes, supervisor of the female department, my especial thanks are due for their unwearied and conscientious labors to promote the welfare of those under their charge. To their unremitting fidelity, a large measure of the peace and harmony of the Institution may justly be ascribed; and to all those who have so ably seconded my efforts for establishing order and discipline, and securing the highest good of all concerned, I am under obligations. To the members of your Board I am greatly indebted for wise counsels and kind co-operation in labors to secure the complete organization and permanent prosperity of the Institution under your guardianship. May the favor of heaven be accorded to the sincere efforts all have put forth, and a period of unbroken prosperity mark our history thus auspiciously begun. EDWIN A. KILBOURNE, Physician and Superintendent. December 2, 1872. TREASURER'S REPORT. To the Trustees of the Northern Illinois Hospital GENTLEMEN: I send you herewith a statement, showing the aggregate amounts received and disbursed since Dec. 1, 1870. I also send, to be deposited in the Auditor's office, a full detailed statement of my account, accompanied with the vouchers. corn house. "temporary frame structure to connect north wing and rear building. sundry expenses about hospital.. "interest. Balance overdrawn $17,762 00 107, 058 25 529 67 $4,553 37 53 25 161, 757 50 7,000 00 1,227 15 3,072 48 484 95 4,000 00 5,332 05 184 24 1,967 76 1, 212 05 |