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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 YMML 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 [[end page]] [[start page]] & 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 [[encircled]] 313 [[/encircled]] Vol I