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need of vaccination (amounting to a large total) were vaccinated.
Following on these measures the epidemic subsided.
Further, I have continued to report monthly on the quality
and illuminating power of the gas furnished by the South
Metropolitan Gas Company; and on the quality of the water
supplied by the Kent, the Lambeth, and the Southwark and
Vauxhall Companies respectively. The reports have, with one
exception, been uniformly favorable—the exception being the
Southwark and Vauxhall Water Company, which for a short
time circulated imperfectly-filtered water.
Finally, I have to bear testimony to the zeal and efficiency of
your Inspectors of Nuisances; and on my own part, to thank
you for the unfailing consideration and kindness which you
continue to shew me, both in my official and in my private
capacity.
I remain, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
J. S. BRISTOWE.