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the dwellings occupied by the poor, I visited several of the
courts and streets where the houses are of small size and let
at moderate rents, and I am happy to say that I found very
few that were not in a fairly clean and satisfactory condition.
On the other hand the larger houses, which are let to several
tenants, were, not unfrequently, in a filthy state, equally discreditable
to the owners or agents, and to the occupiers.
Mr. Thomas has rendered me every assistance with his
usual readiness and courtesy.
Thanking the Vestry for the support I have received in t
exercise of my duties,
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
JOHN DIXON, M.D.,
Medical Officer of Health.
133 Jamaica Road,
Bermondsey.