Note 624 — Chapter XXXIX · THE ARMY AND NAVY.
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Some idea of the food given to the soldiers in garrison, may be gained by perusal of the following contract for rations.[624] 'The Most Honourable the Lord High Treasurer of Great Britain having receiv'd Her Majesty's Pleasure, That a Contract shall be made for Victualling Her Majesty's Garrisons at Minorca, to consist of about 4000 Men, and at Gibraltar, to consist of about 2000 Men, according to the Proportions underwritten for each Man for Seven Days, viz.