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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 September, 1878.
To the Vestry of the Parish of St. James and St. John,
Clerkenwelt.
Gentlemen,
I beg most respectfully to report that during
the quarter I purchased 20 articles, which I duly submitted
to Dr. Redwood, consisting of 9 Ices, bought in
the street, 2 Milks, (Condensed) 2 Coffees, 2 Milks, 2
Breads, 1 Gin, 1 Flour, and 1 Cocoa.
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 I have taken to Dr. Redwood, the Analyst,
the following samples of Food, &c., viz.:—5 Water Ice,
7 Cream Ice, 4 Milks, 4 Cocoas, 2 Breads, and 2 Butters.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your most obedient Servant,
W. F. THAIN,
Inspector.