LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL. 



U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, 



DIVISION OF CHEMISTRY, 

 Washington, D. C., May 10, 1894. 



SIR: I have the honor to present herewith, at your request, the 

 manuscript, prepared by Mr. A. J. Wedder burn, special agent, embracing 

 his third report on the extent and character of adulterations of food and 

 drugs. 



Very respectfully, 



H. W. WILEY, 



Chief of the Division of Chemistry. 

 Hon. J. STERLING MORTON, 



Secretary. 



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