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 Fulham]
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energy which Inspector Marsh displayed in dealing with the
small-pox epidemic. A large number of cases of small-pox
were, without doubt, prevented by the zeal with which he carried
out my instructions. During the great pressure of work when
the epidemic was at its worst, this inspector worked night and
day without any rest. I found Inspectors Chamberlen and
Croucher willing also to go out of their way to carry out my
instructions, and they performed their duties generally to my
satisfaction.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
N. C. COLLIER,
Medical Officer of Health.
District of Fulham,
Capstone House,
Hammersmith.