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"Taken as a whole, hospital and ship. the
Relief reflects great credit on the Depart-
ments which fitted her out and the officers
who are serving on her."

"Appears to be suitable for transportation of
freight and animals, for which purpose she
was purchased."

"The vessel is well equipped and supplied, and is satisfactory and seaworthy in every respect."

"The Sumner is by no means an economical vessel, and her carrying capacity is small in comparison with her cost.'

"The use of this vessel ought to be confined
principally to freight, and no further expend-
iture in fitting her out as a troop ship made."
This tug will save much expense in hire for
towing, and at the same time will be of great
service in the transportation of troops and
supplies in and about the harbor.

"Fitted up as a freight transport only." New repairs were being made at time of inspec

"The ship, although slow, will be an excellent freight vessel."

"With the exception of a few repairs to horse
stalls and whitewashing (nearly completed)
she is in proper condition, with full equip-
ment, and with ample supplies as regards
coal; forage, water, and food for the animals;
and attendants ordered to Manila on her."
"The general condition of the animals was
good."

"She is not desirable as a troop ship, has not
enough deck space for the number of troops
carried, and is very poorly ventilated."

"The ship has been very successful in the trans-
portation of animals."

Expense per capita for carrying men greater than on some other transports.