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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 31st December, 1878.
To the Vestry of the Parish of St. James and St. John,
Clerkenwell.
Gentlemen,
I have the honour to report that I purchased,
during the quarter, 24 articles, which I submitted to
Dr. Redwood for analysis, viz., 8 Milks, 6 Mustards,
3 Breads, 2 Peppers, 3 Coffees, 1 Tea, 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 I purchased
and delivered to Dr. Redwood, the Analyst, the following
articles of Food and Drink, viz., 5 Mustards, 5 Peppers,
4 Milks, 2 Oatmeals, and 4 Violet Powders.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your most obedient Servant,
W. F. THAIN,
Inspector.