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MORTALITY OF THE CITY OF LONDON.
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are susceptible, in the highest degree, of being
mitigated or removed under an efficient sanitary
system.
In their general import these documents agree
very nearly with last year's record; though showing
unfortunately a somewhat higher death-rate, and
especially a larger proportion of fever.
On former occasions I have examined, with great
minuteness, all such facts as these tables set forth,
and have offered you the best suggestions in my
power for the mitigation of preventable disease.
The sanitary condition of the City is now substantially
the same as at the date of my last report;
and any comment which I might make on the
present tables could be little else than a repetition
of arguments already submitted to your notice.
Therefore, as other topics of importance to the
health of the City press for more immediate consideration,
I refrain from occupying your time by any
further remark on the materials which I subjoin.
I have the honour to remain,
Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
JOHN SIMON.