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For the Quarter ending 30th September, 1877.
To the Vestry of the Parish of Clerkenwell.
Gentlemen,
Duing' the Quarter ending on the 30th September last,
I received from your Inspectors, Messrs. Thain and Cheshire,
43 samples for analysis, consisting of Bread, Butter, Beer, Gin,
Milk, Tea, Vinegar, Arrowroot, Oatmeal, and Coffee. Of these,
five were found to be adulterated, namely, three samples of
Milk, which respectively contained 30 per cent., 17 per cent.,
and 8 per cent.of added water, and two samples of Gin, which
were respectively 44 and 51 degrees under proof. Further
details will be found in the following tabulated statement.
I have the honour to be,
Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
T. BED WOOD.
17, Bloomsbury Square,
12th October, 1877.