3. Did the cholera at the time of its general prevalence prevail to any, and what, extent within the district? 4. What is the _external_ condition, in the following respects, of the residences of the population amidst which such diseases occur? (_a._) As to the contiguity of vegetable or animal substances in a state of decomposition, stagnant pools or undrained marshes, accumulations of refuse, either thrown from houses or otherwise? (_b._) As to the means adopted or the means available for the _removal_ of such substances, or the prevention of the generation of malaria; whether there are sufficient drains or sewers, adequately well supplied with water to dilute, and sufficiently sloping to carry off all such refuse; whether such drains are sufficiently _closed_ to confine noxious exhalations from them; whether there is any regularly appointed service of scavengers or otherwise for the removal of such substances; whether there is such ventilation around the residences of, as to dissipate the noxious vapours apparently irremovable? 5. Describe the _internal structure and economy_ of the residences of the population amidst which contagious febrile diseases arise,— (_a._) State whether they, as well as the surrounding land, are drained or undrained? (_b._) Whether they are properly supplied with water for the purposes of cleanliness of the houses, persons, and clothing? (_c._) Whether there are good means of ventilation with a due regard to warmth? (_d._) Whether there are proper receptacles for filth in connexion with the cottages? 6. As to the internal economy of such residences, describe further,— (_a._) Whether they are unduly crowded, and several families or persons occupy the space which would properly suffice only for a less number? (_b._) Whether there are any inferior lodging-houses crowded by mendicants or vagrants? (_c._) Whether there is gross want of cleanliness in the persons or habitations of certain classes of the poor? (_d._) Whether there is a habit of keeping pigs, &c., in dwelling-houses, or close to doors or windows? (_e._) Whether there is an indisposition to be removed to the hospitals when infected with contagious disease? 7. Of the diseases described in question 1, are any or what proportion ascribable to other causes than those specified in questions 4, 5, and 6? if so, distinguish those other causes so far as you are able, and the extent of diseases resulting from them. 8. What is the common cost of erection and average cost of repairing each description of the tenements or cottages inhabited by the labouring classes? 9. What are the rents paid by the labourers for each description of tenements or cottages? 10. What is the general proportion of the rent paid by the labourer to his total expenditure? 11. What is the common cost of the lodgings to persons of the labouring classes?