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Beef yields 1/32 of its weight of extract of Beef
From 32 lbs of lean beef free from bones & fat (8 lbs dry meat & 24 lbs water) there is obtained 1 lb of true extract of flesh  [[encircled]] 110 [[/encircled]]
"Chemistry of food" & Leibig
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I consider this extract of flesh as not less valuable for the provisioning of ships & fortresses, in order to preserve health of the crew or garrison in those cases where fresh meat & vegetables are wanting
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& the people are supported by salt meat [[encircled]] 111 [[/encircled]] do
see [[encircled]] 102 [[/encircled]] without fail

Capt Washington's vocabulary published under the sanction of the Admiralty in 1850
[[encircled]] 361 [[/encircled]] Richardson Vol I

Said Richardson in 1848 voyage - I had cautioned every one (Richardson's men) against offering this harmless, good-natured people of any offence
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