MEMORANDA OF INQUIRY 



RELATIVE TO THE 



FOOD FISHES OF THE HOTTED STATES. 



A. Name of Fish in different localities. 



I>. Geographical distribution. 



At present time. , 



Change of location with season of year. 

 In former times. 



Supposed cause of any permanent change. 



C. Abundance. 



At present time : in different seasons and localities. 

 In former times: in different seasons and localities. 

 Supposed cause of variation in abundance. 

 Probable change in the future. 



1). Size. 



Maximum length and weight. 



Average length and weight. 



Rate of growth. 



Length and weight at age of one : two : three : etc., years. 



Difference of sexes in this respect. 



