Q THE BUREAU OF SCIENCE 



New York, July 17, 1916. 

 In one of last year's Commerce Reports, Washington, we have read an 

 article regarding a new Philippine Oil Nut, the botanical name of which is 

 "Chisochiton cumingianus" (Harms). * * * 



This little nut contains about 45 per cent of a dark, fatty, nondrying 

 oil that makes very good soap. We would kindly ask you to let us have 

 a full description of the trees and the nuts, also what is the area covered by 

 same. Also what is the commercial value of these nuts and if there are any 

 means of exporting same from the Philippine Islands. 



Any information which you could give us on the matter would be greatly 

 appreciated, as we intend to import this nut into this market in large 

 quantities. 



Yours respectfully, 



Manila, July 5, 1916. 



* * * We shall appreciate greatly any information that you can 

 furnish us in reference to Almaciga in the Philippines. 



We are considering the exportation of this gum to the United States and 

 are interested in data of any character whatsoever. 



Thanking you in advance, we beg to remain, yours very truly, 



San Francisco, California, June 28, 1916. 



The Bureau of Fisheries, Washington, D. C, has referred us to you for 

 information, which we seek regarding commercial fish products obtainable in 

 Philippine waters. 



The information we desire is principally as to the presence of commercial 

 "sardines" said to be very abundant in Manila Bay, during season. * * * 



[Inquiry for authentic information concerning size and species of sar- 

 dines, labor, prices of olive, soya bean and coconut oils, salt, building 

 materials, etc.] 



* * * Being in the fish-food and fertilizer business and having heard 

 considerable talk about the presence of sardines in Manila Bay this Company 

 would consider the establishment of such enterprise in the Philippines, 

 providing the conditions are favorable. 



If you will give us such information as you may have on this subject 

 * * * we shall feel very much obliged to you. 

 Yours very truly, 



San Francisco, California, June 19, 1916. 



We have had an inquiry for the following minerals and would ask that 

 you please inform us whether the same can be obtained in the Philippines. 



"Mineral Ore of a Hematite base running 50 per cent or over Fe^Os. 

 Or Hydrated Oxide of Iron of red shade containing either Calcium Alumina 

 or Silicious impurities not over 50 per cent." 



If these minerals can be obtained we would be in the market for large 

 quantities of same. 



Hoping to receive your immediate reply and thanking you in advance, 

 we are. 



Yours respectfully, 



San Francisco, California, May 26, 1916. 

 We have received an inquiry from our San Francisco friends regarding 

 a source of supply in the Philippines for crude sulphur. We would like to 



