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will thus be immediately chronicled; and the information
be turned to practical account. The experience of
one district will be made available to all the other districts.
The metropolis will enjoy the incalculable advantage
of having its health guarded not only by the local
information and exertions of each Officer of Health
working in his proper district, but by the systematic
co-operation of the entire body.
Under this system, London with its two millions
and a half of inhabitants, will exhibit a perfection of
Hygienic administration, unapproached by any city in
the world.
I have the honour to be,
Gentlemen,
Your faithful Servant,
ROBERT BARNES, M.D.
13, Devonshire Square,
27th April, 1857.