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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 1878
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Clerkenwell, St. James and St. John]
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For the Quarter ending 30th June, 1878.
To the Vestry of the Parish of Clerkertwell.
Gentlemen,
During the quarter ending on the 30th of June,
I received from your Inspectors, Messrs. Thain and
Cheshire, 36 samples for analysis, consisting of Tea,
Coffee, Sugar, Oatmeal, Pepper, Mustard, and Violet
Powder. Three of the samples of Mustard were
adulterated with Flour, and two other samples of Mustard
contained an admixture of Flour, but were sold as
mixtures.
I have the honour to be,
Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
T. REDWOOD.
17, Bloomsbury Square.