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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Hanover Square 1880
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hanover Square, The Vestry of the Parish of Saint George]
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APPENDIX TO THE REPORT
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Medical Officer of Health.
Summary of Analytical Work for the Year ending March 25th, 1881.
| NAME OF SAMPLE. | Genuine. | Of doubtful Quality. | Adulterated. | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 20 | 5 | 7 | 32 |
| Bread | 22 | — | — | 22 |
| Butter | 1 | — | 1 | 2 |
| Tea | 12 | — | — | 12 |
| Coffee | 4 | — | 5 | 9 |
| Mustard | 9 | — | 3 | 12 |
| Pepper | 10 | 2 | 12 | |
| Flour | 18 | — | — | 18 |
| Sugar | 12 | — | — | 12 |
| Gin | 4 | — | — | 4 |
| Brandy | 4 | — | 3 | 7 |
| Whisky | 4 | — | — | 4 |
| Rum | 1 | — | 2 | 3 |
| Vinegar | 8 | — | — | 8 |
| Cayenne Pepper | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| 130 | 5 | 23 | 158 |