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Clerkenwell 1878
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Clerkenwell, St. James and St. John]
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Inspectors' Reports,
For the Quarter ending 30th June, 1878.
To the Vestry of the Parish of St. James and St. John,
Clerkenwell.
Gentlemen,
I beg most respectfully to report that I have
purchased during the quarter 20 articles of Food and
Drink consisting of 5 Milks, 4 Mustards, 1 Beer, 1
Coffee, 1 Cocoa, 3 Oatmeals, 1 Flour, 1 Bread, and 3
Butters, which I have duly submitted to the Public
Analyst, Dr. Redwood.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your humble and obedient Servant,
FREDERIC CHESHIRE, Inspector.
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 30th June, 1878, I purchased 18
articles, consisting of Mustard, Oatmeal, Sugar, Tea, and
Violet Powder.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your most obedient Servant,
W. F. THAIN, Inspector.