Note 16 — IV THE ARGUMENT FROM CHEMISTRY
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In a letter to Mr Carqué, on this subject, Dr Wiley writes:
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Bureau of Chemistry Washington, D. C. Mr OTTO CARQUÉ, 1st August 1904. 765 N. Clark St., Chicago, Ill.
Dear Sir,—I regret to say that no one in this country has undertaken a complete analysis of all the mineral constituents of foods. An analysis usually relates to the nutritive value and general composition, but does not give, as a rule, the composition of the ash.
I think it is highly desirable that the composition of ash be carefully studied and hope that some chemist will take that matter up in the near future. Respectfully,
(Signed) H. W. WILEY, Chief.