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A Letter to the Parishioners of Fulham

The author addresses local parishioners after a severe cholera outbreak, reporting a sharp rise in deaths that often occurred within hours and affected many aged roughly five to fifty-five, with the majority of fatalities among the poorest residents. He links the disaster to overcrowded, poorly ventilated and drained housing and to inadequate supplies of clean water, and urges parish-level reflection and preventive effort. He outlines measures already pursued—a memorial to sewer authorities and a subscription to install public wells and pumps—and calls for further action to regulate house occupancy and improve sanitation to reduce the risk of future outbreaks.

By R. G. Baker
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The author addresses local parishioners after a severe cholera outbreak, reporting a sharp rise in deaths that often occurred within hours and affected many aged roughly five to fifty-five, with the majority of fatalities among the poorest residents. He links the disaster to overcrowded, poorly ventilated and drained housing and to inadequate supplies of clean water, and urges parish-level reflection and preventive effort. He outlines measures already pursued—a memorial to sewer authorities and a subscription to install public wells and pumps—and calls for further action to regulate house occupancy and improve sanitation to reduce the risk of future outbreaks.

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R. G. Baker

R. G. Baker was a 19th-century author known for his contributions to religious literature. His works often reflect the social and spiritual concerns of his time, particularly in relation to the Church of England. Among his notable writings are "A Letter to the Parishioners of Fulham," which addresses the community's spiritual needs, and "The Spiritual Improvement of the Census," a sermon delivered at the Parish Church of All Saints in Fulham. Baker's writings provide insight into the religious discourse of the era and the role of the church in addressing contemporary issues.

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