Mutton, raw. 2 "
Veal. 2½ "
Pork. 3 "

The digestibility of milk was examined in the same way. The quantity used
was regulated so that the nitrogen should be the same as in the 100
grammes of beef.

602 cubic centimeters, nearly sixteen ounces,
of cow's milk, not boiled, required. 3½ hours
602 cubic centimeters, boiled. 4 "
602 " " sour. 3½ "
675 " " skimmed. 3½ "
656 " " goat's milk, not boiled. 3½ "

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THE ORGANIZATION AND PLAN OF THE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY.[7]

[Footnote 7: Communicated to the National Academy of Sciences at the
October meeting in 1884.]

By J.W. POWELL.


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