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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

Islington 1889

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington, Parish of St. Mary ]

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At the request of Mr. Collis a memorandum was kept of the quantity of
each delivery which, as far as I can recollect, did not exceed more than one
or two trusses at a time. This statement I gave to Mr. Collis when the hay
and straw was finished. Mr. Collis having since died, I cannot produce it.
The names of the men I have instructed to attend the Committee this
morning are us follows:—
George Spalding Horsekeeper at Macclesfield Wharf.
Walter Spalding Horsekeeper at Cottenham Road.
George Harding Night watchman at Liverpool Road.
George White Horsekeeper at Liverpool ltoad.
Thomas Smith
Robert Gillum
Dustmen.
I also submit the following Books—
Goods Ledger
Wages Book
Invoice Book
Journal
I remain,
Your obedient Servant,
(Sg.) J. W. WROOT,
Superintendent.
Dated October 31st, 1889.