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 Clerkenwell, St. James and St. John]
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Inspector's Report,
For the Quarter ending September 31st, 1874.
To the Vestry of the Parish of St, James and St. John.
Clerkenwell
Gentlemen,
I beg most respectfully to report that during the quarter
ending September 31st, 1874, I have purchased and delivered to Dr.
Redwood, the Analyst, the following articles, 29 in number, viz.—
Milk, Vinegar, Mustard, Bread, Pepper and Beer.
The following persons were summoned and fined at the Clerkenwell
Police Court, during the quarter:—
Mr. Odell, 13, Great Warner Street, £1, and Costs,
Mr. Corder, 31, Cold Bath Square, £1, and Costs,
for selling Vinegar found to be adulterated with Sulphuric Acid, and
Mr. Rowland, Cowkeeper, of Margaret Street, 5/-, and Costs,
for selling Milk slightly adulterated with Water, (viz.—8 per cent).
I have the honor to be,
Gentlemen,
Your most obedient Servant,
W. F. THAIN.
Inspector.