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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Clerkenwell 1877
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Clerkenwell, St. James and St. John]
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For the Quarter ending 31st December, 1877.
To the Vestry of the Parish of Clerkenwell.
Gentlemen,
During the Quarter ending on the 31st of December
last, I received from your Inspectors, Messrs. Thain and Cheshire,
40 samples for analysis, consisting of Bread, Butter, Milk,
Sugar, Coffee, Mustard, Pepper, Tea, Vinegar, Brandy,
"Whiskey, Gin, and Rum. Of these, five were found to be
adulterated, namely, three samples of Butter and two samples
of Milk. The results of the analyses are set forth in the
accompanying detailed statement.
I have the honour to be,
Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
T. REDWOOD.
17, Bloomsbury Square,
January 24th, 1878.