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Shoreditch 1878

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Shoreditch, Parish of St. Leonard]

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analyst's report for the quarter ending 25th december, 1878

Article submitted for Analysis.State whether the sample was submitted to the Analyst by an Officer acting under direction of a Local Authority under Section 13 of Act, and if so, the name of such Authority.Result of Analysis, showing whether the sample was Genuine or Adulterated, and, if Adulterated, what 'were the nature and extent of the Adulteration.Observations.
No. 1a, JalapSanitary Inspector for Shoreditch in all casesGenuine
„ 2a, Rhubarb4Genuine
„ 3a, MagnesiaCarbonate of Magnesia, not Magnesia of the British PharmacopoeiaNot injurious to health.
„ 4a, Cream of Tartar9 per cent. Tartrate of LimeOrdinary unpurified Cream of Tartar.
„ 5a, Violet PowderScented Maize Starch onlyNot injurious to health.
,, 6a, BreadGenuine
,, 7a, BreadGenuine
,, 8a, Bread50 grains Alum per 4 lbs. BreadInjurious to health.
„ 9a BreadGenuine

THOMAS STEVENSON, Analyst.