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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Clerkenwell 1882
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Clerkenwell, St. James and St. John]
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For the Quarter ending 31st Mar., 1883.
To the Vestry of the Parish of Clerkenwell.
Gentlemen,
I have received during the quarter ending
on the 31st March, 1883, from your Inspectors, Messrs.
Thain & Cheshire, 43 samples for analysis, viz., 13 of
Milk, 2 of Sugar, 9 of Mustard, 6 of Pepper, 2 of
Coffee, 1 of Oatmeal, 1 of Sweets, 2 of Whisky, 1 of
Rum, 2 of Gin, 1 of Butter, 1 of Bread, 1 of Tea, and
1 of Vinegar. One of the samples of Coffee was adulterated
with 25 per cent. of Chicory and one of the
samples of Milk with 13 per cent. of water, as shown
in the following detailed statement.
I have the honour to be,
Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
T. REDWOOD.
17, Bloomsbury Square,
2nd April, 1883.
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| No. of Sample. | Date when Received. | Name of Inspector. | Name of Article. | Distinguishing Mark. | RESULTS OF ANALYSIS. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | |||||
| 98 | Dec. 15 | Cheshire | Coffee | C 517½ | Not adulterated |
| 99 | „ „ | ditto | Bread | C 518v | Not adulterated |
| 100 | „ „ | ditto | Bread | C 519½ | Not adulterated |
| 101 | „ 19 | Thain | Vinegar | C 20 | Not adulterated |
| 102 | „ „ | ditto | Vinegar | C 21 | Not adulterated |
| 103 | „ „ | ditto | Sweets | C 22 | Not adulterated |
| 104 | „ „ | ditto | White Pepper | C 23 | Not adulterated |
| 105 | „ „ | Cheshire | Milk | C 520½ | A poor milk |
| 106 | „ „ | ditto | Whisky | C 521½ | Not adulterated |
| 107 | „ „ | ditto | Whisky | C 522½ | Not adulterated |
| 108 | „ „ | ditto | Whisky | C 523½ | Not adulterated |