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 Rotherhithe]
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diffusing the vapour, and not let the boiling process be resorted to more frequently than was
absolutely necessary. On a future visit Messrs. Dick & Co. informed me that they had
obtained the opinion of Messrs. Aland, of Lambeth, and were following their instructions.
MILL DAM.
My attention having been called to the condition of this water, polluted with animal and
other debris, I wrote to Messrs. Perks. The Sanitary Inspector personally served the notice on
Mr. Fred. Perks, who promised that it should have his attention. The Pond was cleared, and a
promise made that it should be cleared at regular intervals.
I am, Gentlemen,
Yours very truly,
JOSEPHUS SHAW,
Medical Officer of Health.