COMMISSARY-GENERAL. EXHIBIT H. Ration of the Russian army. [On a basis of 100 men per day. Russian pound equals 14 ounces avoirdupois.] Components. Quantities. Pepper, spices, and meal to be used in the preparation of soups in quantities as directed by the commanding officer. Their black bread is issued in loaves weighing about 7 pounds each, the loaf being Besides their tea, they also prepare about the size of the one issued to our soldiers. what they call "kwas," which is made by allowing this black bread to ferment in water, after which it is drawn off and strained. REPORT OF THE SURGEON-GENERAL. WAR DEPARTMENT, SURGEON-GENERAL'S OFFICE, Washington, D. C., October 1, 1901. SIR: In submitting a report of the administration of the duties of this office during the past year I have the honor, first, to invite attention to the financial transactions for the year ended June 30, 1901. The disbursements in this statement include settlements with public creditors made by the accounting officers of the Treasury and charged by then to these appropriations. |