General bureau orders / United States Public Health Service, 1904-1944.

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General bureau orders / United States Public Health Service, 1904-1944.

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General bureau orders were issued by the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service to supplement and amend the bureau manual. Included are instructions on preparing correspondence, requisitioning supplies, requesting leave, and other administrative matters. Also found are orders affecting the organization of the PHS.

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