Note 303 — Chapter X · THE WINTER OF 1854-55 IN THE CRIMEA.

Many of the men now existed almost entirely upon the biscuit and ration of spirit; the camp was often strewed with portions of uncooked salt meat, and partially roasted or green coffee (Wyatt, p. 40). The green coffee ceased on February 22nd, and compressed vegetables were supplied for the first time on the 26th (ibid., p. 56).