Genre:

Letter, Spoof; Editorial Reply

Subjects:

Analytical Chemistry, Adulteration, Public Health, Periodicals

    Extracts a letter, purportedly from Justus von Liebig, which claims by 'subtle analysis' that Punch's Almanack is genuine and 'free from adulteration'. Boasts that it has received similar testimonials from the Lancet's Analytical Sanitary Commission and the surgeon Charles M Clarke.