Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Clerkenwell, St. James and St. John]
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Inspector's Report
For the Quarter ending 31st March, 1880.
To the Vestry of the Parish of St. James and St. John,
Clerkenwell.
Gentlemen,
I respectfully report that during the Quarter
I purchased and submitted to Dr. Redwood for analysis
15 articles consisting of Condensed Milk, Milk, Vinegar,
Bread, Flour, Coffee, Mustard and Pepper.
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 during
the during the Quarter I purchased and submitted to
Dr. Redwood for analysis, 22 articles consisting of
Milk, Mustard, Pepper and Rhubarb.
C 344, Robert Mills, of 3a, Winchester Street, was
summoned by me at the Clerkenwell Police Court, and
fined £2 and costs, for selling Milk, adulterated to the
extent of 27 per cent.
C 345, Margaret Sullivan, of 44a, Winchester
Street, was summoned by me at the Clerkenwell Police
Court, and fined £1 and costs for selling Milk adulterated
to the extent of 19 per cent.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your most obedient Servant,
W. F. THAIN.