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June 1774

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To there any Contagious distemper in the Goal
No I do not believe that any contagious distemper
is in the Goal. It is to the full as healthy now as ever
I [..] rewit.

How many persons have you in your Custody

Within the last two months I have not had less
than 500 for some time passed I have had 100 and
at this time near 150 out of which number I have
only within the time fint mentioned buried 1
person.

James Elmore< no role > Keeper of Newprison Clerkenwell
was next examined.

Have you any disorderTo the Goal distemper in yourGoalPrison
No: These is no discase in my prison I have
but one person who is ill and he is able to go about
the Yard.

How many person have you in your Custody

About 50.I have Generally about 50sometimes
more and some times [..] a less number

Have you buriedmanyany lately

About 4 or 5 months ago 7 buried one but
none since that time.

What do you know of Clerkenwell Bridewell




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