When these precautions are observed there is no reason to believe 

 that the ingestion of preserved meats as an article of food, in proper 

 quantities and in properly balanced rations, will in any way interfere 

 with the health or comfort of the person consuming them. 

 I have the honor to be, very respectfully, 



H. W. WILEY, 



Approved : Chemist. 



JAMES WILSON, 



Secretary. 



WASHINGTON, D. C., January 18, 1899. 



