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Lewisham 1889

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Limehouse]

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with wheat flour, and coloured with turmeric Fourteen samples of
Bread were examined; they were all genuine. One sample of Cocoa
was examined ; it was found to consist of 25 per cent. of Cocoa, the
rest was arrowroot and sugar. Seven samples of Flour were examined,
they were all genuine. Two samples of Beer, and two of Whisky
were examined, and were found to be genuine.
The Inspectors (one of whom has to my great sorrow been
removed by death) performed their duties in their usual painstaking,
intelligent mauner, and to my entire satisfaction.
I have the honour to remain,
Gentlemen,
Your most obedient Servant,
G. A. ROGERS,
Medical Officer of Health and
Public Analyst.
Boards Offices ; —
White Horse Street,
April 21 st, 1890).