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Clerkenwell 1885
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Clerkenwell, St. James and St. John]
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INSPECTORS' REPORTS,
For the Quarter ending September 30th, 1885.
To the Vestry of the Parish of Clerkenwell.
Gentlemen,
I beg most respectfully to report that
during the quarter ending September 30th, 1885,
I purchased and submitted to the Public Analyst
6 samples of milk, one of which was found to be adulterated
with 23 per cent. of added water, and the
vendor, John Pullen, 42, Warner Street, was fined
20s. and costs or 14 days (sample A 2.58).
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
HUGH ROSE,
Inspector.
To the Vestry of Clerkenwell.
Gentlemen,
During the quarter ending September
30th, 1885, I submitted to the Analyst 11 samples of
food and drink, none of which were found to be adulterated.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
FREDERIC CHESHIRE,
Inspector.