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Clerkenwell 1883

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Clerkenwell, St. James and St. John]

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INSPECTORS' REPORTS,
For the Quarter ending June 30th, 1883.
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 and submitted to the
Analyst the following articles, Milk 5, Mustard 2,
Bread 5, Vinegar 2, Butter 1, Oatmeal 2, Corn Flour
1. In all 18.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your humble and obedient Servant,
FREDERIC CHESHIRE,
Inspector.
To the Vestry of the Parish of Clerkenwell.
Gentlemen,
I beg most respectfully to report that
during the Quarter ending 30th June, 1883, I purchased
the following articles, viz., 5 Mustards, 3
Peppers, 2 Jams, 1 Sweets, 1 Flour, 1 Oatmeal, I
Vinegar, 1 Tea, 1 Sugar, 4 Milk.
Mr. Goodenough, of 29, Margaret Street, was
summoned on 25th May, before Mr. Barstow at the
Clerkenwell Police Court for selling milk adulterated
with 16 per cent, of added water (sample C 45), and
fined £2 and costs; and on the same day Mr. Goodall,
of No. 73, Margaret Street, was summoned for selling
Milk adulterated with 18 per cent, of added water
(sample C 46), and fined £2 10s. and costs.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your most obedient Servant,
W. F. THAIN,
Inspector.