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Clerkenwell 1877

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Clerkenwell, St. James and St. John]

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34
Inspectors' Reports,
For the Quarter ending 30th June, 1877.
To the Vestry of the Parish of Clerkenwell.
Gentlemen,
I beg most respectfully to report that during the
Quarter ending the 30th June, 1877, I purchased the following
articles, viz.—5 Milks, 3 Breads, 2 Oatmeals, 3 Gins, 2 Whiskys,
and 1 Brandy, which I duly delivered to Dr. Redwood, the
Analyst.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your most obedient Servant,
FREDERIC CHESHIRE,
Inspector.
To the Vestry of the Parish of Clerkenwell.
Gentlemen,
I beg most respectfully to report that during the
Quarter ending 30th June, 1877, I have purchased and taken to
Dr. Redwood the following articles of food and drink, viz.—
3 Oatmeals, 2 Porters, 2 Flours, 1 Sweet, 1 Coffee, 1 Bread, and
8 Milks.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your most obedient Servant,
W. F. THAIN,
Inspector.

Table: For the Quarter ending 30th June, 1877.

For the Quarter ending 30th June, 1877.

No. of Sample.Date when Received.Name of Inspector.Name of Article.Distinguishing Mark.RESULT OF ANALYSIS.
249June 2ThainOatmealC 125Not adulterated
250,, ,,dittoOatmealC 126Not adulterated
251,, ,,dittoOatmealC 127Not adulterated
252,, ,,dittoPorterC 128No evidence of adulteration
253,, ,,dittoPorterC 129No evidence of adulteration
254,, ,,CheshireBreadC 147½Not adulterated
255,, ,,dittoBreadC 148½Not adulterated
256,, ,,dittoOatmealC 149½Not adulterated
257,, ,,dittoMilkC 150½Not adulterated
258,, ,,dittoMilkC 151½Not adulterated
259„ 12ThainFlourC 129Not adulterated
260,, ,,dittoFlourC 130Not adulterated
261,, ,,dittoS vveetsC 131Not adulterated
262,, ,,dittoCoffeeC 132Contained Chicory
263,, ,,dittoBreadC 133Not adulterated
264,, ,,CheshireGinC 152½Not adulterated
265,, ,,dittoGinC 153½Not adulterated
266,, ,,dittoWhiskyC 154½Not adulterated
267,, ,,dittoBrandyC 155½Not adulterated
268,,,,dittoGinC 156½Not adulterated
269,, ,,dittoWhiskyC 157½Not adulterated
270,, ,,dittoOatmealC 158½Not adulterated
271,, ,,dittoBreadC 159½Not adulterated
272„ 22ThainMilkC 134Slightly under the standard
273,, ,,dittoMilkC 135Slightly under the standard
274,, ,,dittoMilkC 136Not adulterated
275,, ,,dittoMilkC 137Not adulterated
276,, ,,dittoMilkC 138Not adulterated
277„ 29CheshireMilkC 160½Not adulterated
278,, ,,dittoMilkC 161½Not adulterated
279,, ,,dittoMilkC 162½Not adulterated
280,, ,,ThainMilkC 139Not adulterated
281,, ,,dittoMilkC 140Not adulterated
282,, ,,dittoMilkC 141Not adulterated