Previniendo que los militares que padezcan enfermedades venéreas por más de seis meses se despidan del servicio

Abstract

The image contains news about the circular. Preventing military personnel who suffer from venereal diseases for more than 6 months from being dismissed from service. Having presented to the government the communication of VS. of July 11 in which he stated that an officer was in the Antioquia hospital suffering from venereal diseases, which made it impossible for him to go to his destination; and that, on the other hand, his situation would be pitiful if he were granted indefinite leave, because with the allowance that will be declared to him he would not be able to pay the monthly hospitality that corresponds to him, your excellency has ordered me to respond to your excellency. that the state cannot support any military member or employee who, due to venereal diseases, or others resulting from vices, has gone to hospitals, or is on leave for more than 6 months; Once this term has passed, those who find themselves in similar cases will be dismissed from the service, and those who have previously acquired merits, which make them eligible to obtain some grace, will verify it, to determine what is appropriate. What I say to VS so that by circulating it to the departments this provision can be punctually complied with. News published in the Official Registry newspaper, No. 22, Page 167, October 25, 1828.