Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Port of London]
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Tallow—
Tons. | cwts. | qrs. | lbs. | |
---|---|---|---|---|
27 casks | 5 | 10 | 3 | 27 |
Fish— | ||||
Tons. | cwts. | qrs. | lbs. | |
Chinchards—58 cases | 1 | 18 | 1 | 8 |
Lobster—23 cases, 494 tins | — | 12 | 2 | 7 |
Anchovies—3 tins | — | — | 2 | 12 |
Sardines—33 cases, 385 tins | 1 | 8 | 0 | 4 |
Crab—29 cases, 55 jars | — | 5 | 0 | 27 |
Various—17 tins | — | — | — | 17 |
Total weight | 9 | 15 | 3 | 18 |
Fruit—
Tons. | cwts. | qrs. | lbs. | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Melons—45 cases | 2 | 4 | 3 | 27 |
Pears—3,372½ cases | 56 | 0 | 3 | 16 |
Apples—61 cases | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
Bananas—454 stalks | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Currants—400 cases | 13 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
Tamarinds—1 case | — | 4 | 0 | 8 |
Figs—202 cases | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
Blueberries—42 cartons | 1 | 16 | 0 | 12 |
Dates—1,052 boxes | 33 | 14 | 1 | 22 |
Baisins—287 boxes | 4 | 2 | 3 | 22 |
Oranges—39 boxes | — | 15 | 3 | 18 |
Grapes—155 boxes | 1 | 9 | 3 | 1 |
Sultanas—267 boxes | 6 | 4 | 3 | 24 |
Prunes—8 boxes | — | 1 | 3 | 17 |
Candied Peel | — | — | — | 10 |
Dried Fruits (various)—1,310 cases | 17 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
Total weight | 159 | 11 | 0 | 18 |
Fruit (Tinned and Bottled)—
Tons. | cwts. | qrs. | lbs. | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tomatoes—6 cases, 135 tins | — | 5 | 0 | 9 |
Peaches—5 cases, 2 tins | — | 2 | 2 | 22 |
Pineapple—444 tins | — | 6 | 3 | 25 |
Cherries—112 cases, 390 tins | 2 | 16 | 0 | 19 |
Strawberries—7 cases | — | 6 | 3 | 14 |
Various—31 cases, 305 tins | 1 | 19 | 3 | 10 |
Fruit Pulp, &c.— | ||||
Greengage Pulp—7 tins | — | — | 2 | 21 |
Baspberry Pulp—4 cases | — | 2 | 0 | 16 |
Tomato Pulp—20 tins | — | 1 | 3 | 24 |
Blackcurrant Pulp—29 cases, 114 tins | 1 | 18 | 3 | 2 |
Apricot Pulp—39 cases, 293 tins | 3 | 0 | 2 | 19 |
Orange Pulp—3 cases, 6 tins | — | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Strawberry Pulp—25 cases, 6 tins | 1 | 5 | 0 | 16 |
Tomato Puree—31½ cases, 89 tins | 1 | 15 | 0 | 6 |
Various—6 cases, 158 tins | — | 18 | 0 | 1 |
Total weight | 15 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
Vegetables—
Tons. | cwts. | qrs. | lbs. | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Lentils | — | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Onions—82 bags | 3 | 16 | 0 | 22 |
Peas—30 bags | 3 | 0 | 2 | 20 |
Butter Beans—64 bags | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Various—17 cases, 86 tins | — | 9 | 1 | 4 |
Total weight | 10 | 13 | 2 | 18 |
nuts—
Tons. | cwts. | qrs. | lbs. | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Almonds | — | — | — | 16 |
Apricot Kernels—4 cases | — | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Cashew Nuts—20 cases | — | 19 | 3 | 20 |
Ground Nuts—8 cases | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
Hazel Nuts—4 bags | — | 5 | 0 | 6 |
Total weight | 2 | 11 | 1 | 18 |