A few cases of beri beri have been reported among the troops and a 
considerable number among the native military prisoners. 
No cases of bubonic plague have been reported among the natives 
or soldiers in the territory covered by th brigade. 
78. All of the soldiers and practically all of the natives have been 
vaccinated in this part of the island,but a large proportion of the 
vaccinations have been unsuccessful. 
small pox has not been so prevelant as formerly,and this is due to 
the fact to a great extent,no doubt,to vaccination.The rigid enforce¬ 
ment of isolation has also accomplished much toward eliminating the dis 
ease. . - 
79. All cases of contagious or infectios diseases have been thourghly 
isolated. 
80. no indigent natives have bee reported to this office. 
81. There are 20 commissioned medical officers,14 contract Surgeons 
,3 contract Dental Surgeons,14 Hospital Stewards,18 Acting Hospital 
Stawards,1 Lance Acting Hospital Steward,11 Female Contract Nurses Army 
Nurse Corps,and 136 Privates of the Hospital Corps &n this Brigade. 
82. The posts are located in as healthy sections as is practicable 
under existing conditions. 
83. Mosquito nets are used at all posts. 
84. The habits of the men are good in regard to the use of B v4no n , 
only a small number are addicted to the use of it. 
85. None of the personnel live on the 40ct.fund or any part of it at • 
the present time. 
Additional Headings. _ 
1. There are deer and wild hogs in the vicinity of some posts. 
2. There are wild ducks in the vicinity of some posts. 
3. There nas beam one earth quake during the period covered by this 
