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[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Clerkenwell, St. James and St. John]
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Inspectors' Report
For the Quarter ending December 31st, 1879.
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 purchased 16 articles, consisting of Bread
Gin, Milk, Beer, Whisky, Mustard, and Pepper, which I
submitted to Dr. Redwood, the Analyst. Samples
marked C 249½ and C 250½, were found to be adulterated
and the vendors prosecuted. In the first case, George
Reynolds, of 30, Spencer Street, was fined 10/-and costs,
and in the second, Richard Jones, of 18, Upper Ashby
Street, was fined 40/- and costs.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your humble and obedient Servant,
FREDERIC CHESHIRE.
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 the following articles
consisting of 5 Gins, G Milks, 2 Butters, 1 Pepper, and
2 Mustards, which I have duly submitted to the Public
Analyst, Dr. Redwood.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your most obedient Servant,
W. F. THAIN.