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U. $. National Museum 

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REPORT 



THE COMMISSIONER 



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A.— INQUIRY INTO THE DECREASE OF FOOD-FISHES. 



B.— THE PROPAGATION OF FOOD-FISHES IX THE 



WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES. 



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WASHINGTON: 



G-OYERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE, 

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