ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SURGEON GENERAL OF THE OF THE UNITED STATES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1916 WASHINGTON GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL. TREASURY Department, Washington, December 4, 1916. SIR: In accordance with section 9 of the act of Congress approved July 1, 1902, “An act to increase the efficiency and change the name of the Marine-Hospital Service," I have the honor to transmit herewith the report of the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service for the fiscal year 1916. Respectfully, W. G. McA DOO, Secretary. The SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. |