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 Quarter ending 31st December, 1886.
To the Vestry of the Parish of St. James and St. John,
Clerkenwell.
Gentlemen,
I beg most respectfully to report that
during the quarter ending 31st December, 1886, I
purchased and submitted to the public Analyst the
following articles:—milk 7, butter 3, oatmeal 2,
pepper 4, mustard 2, lard 1, coffee 2.
David Morgan, 22, Compton Street, was summoned
for selling milk adulterated 11 per cent. added water,
(sample C 2 90). Fined 20/- and 2/- costs or one
month's imprisonment.
Matthew Timlett, 36, Red Lion Street, for selling
mustard adulterated 10 per cent. flour and turmeric,
(sample C 2 95). Fined 10/- and 4/- costs, a second
summons having to be applied for.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
HUGH ROSE,
Inspector.