Dr. Sutherland's report on the outbreak of cholera, in the workhouse of the Taunton Union; and the reply of the Board of Guardians. 1849.

Sutherland, John, 1808-1891.

Date:: 1849

Credit: Dr. Sutherland's report on the outbreak of cholera, in the workhouse of the Taunton Union; and the reply of the Board of Guardians. 1849. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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$1 23 LANGPORT UNION DIETARY. Preakfast. Pinner* j Supper* Bread. Wheat flour Gruel. Oatmeal Gruel. Rice rlour Gruel, Meat, or Peas Soup. Bread. Suet Pudding. Rice, or Vegetables. Cooked Meat. Vegetables. Meat Pudding. Bread. Cheese. Broth. ozjpints pints pints pints oz oz oz. oz lb. oz oz oz pints Sun, j Men Women - 7 6 4 4 6 5 6 5 2 H Mon 1 Men 7 H 12 8 6 Women - 6 H 10 8 5 Tuesj Men Women - 7 6 H li 4 4 6 5 6 5 2 4 Wed 1 Men 1 Women - 7 6 4 4 5 4 1 1 6 5 2 H Thur 1 Men 7 H u 6 6 2^ I W omen - 6 2 li •^2 2 4 5 5 4 Fri. 1 Men 7 4 12 8 6 4 1 Women - 6 H 10 8 oz 5 4 Sat. 1 Men [Women - 7 6 4 8 8 12 10 6 5 2 4 Old People, sixty years of age and upwards—May be allowed one oz, of tea, four ozs. of butter, and five ozs. of sugar per week in lieu of gruel for breakfast. ^ If thought desirable, half an oz. of butter in lieu of cheese to the women for supper. Children, under nine, to be dieted at discretion ; above nine, to be allowed the same quantities as women. Sick—To be dieted as directed by the Medical Officer. \ W. Courts Printer^ Fore Street^ Taunton* a$