124 REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF FISHERIES, GAME AND FORESTS. 



years ago, and runs from a point off the Byron River, in Westchester County, to the 

 end of Fishers' Island Sound, off the coast of Rhode Island. Nothing has ever been 

 done, however, to mark this line, and it exists only as matter of official record. As a 

 result, I believe that lands under water in the State of New York of great value to 

 oyster culture have been sold by the State of Connecticut to Connecticut planters, 

 and are now being used by them. As these lands grow more valuable every day, 

 disputes will constantly arise, and a determination should be had at once in the matter. 

 Long Island Sound is comparatively shallow, and it is entirely practicable to plant a 

 line of range buo)-s that will accurately locate the line, so that an oysterman can tell at 

 once whether he is in the State of New York or the State of Connecticut. The work 

 would cost not to e.xceed $5,000. 



The oyster business of the State is a growing one, and is in a flourishing condition. 

 While the price remains low, the methods of cultivation are being improved and 

 cheapened, and the planters are fairly prosperous. 



Very repectfully, 



EDWARD THOMPSON, 



Shellfish Co mm issio ncr. 



STAR FISH MOP. 



