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by Canada to fishermen of the United States, and a similar decision 

 of the Canadian government in regard to licenses issued by the gov- 

 ernments of Xova Scotia and New Brunswick. 



In compliance with your request I shall communicate this informa- 

 tion to the Committee of Ways and Means, and I shall also take 

 pleasure in making it known to the public. 



I have the honor to be, with the highest consideration, sir, you 

 obedient servant, 



William H. Seward. 



The Hon. Sir Frederick W. A. Bruce, &c, &c, &c 



Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Seward. 



Washington, July 21, 1866. 



Sir : With reference to my note of the 5th instant, and to previous 

 correspondence, I have the honor to inform you that the government 

 of Prince Edward's Island have agreed to recognize in the waters 

 within its jurisdiction the fishing licenses issued by the other British 

 North American provinces. 



Fishing licenses are now issued by the government of Prince 

 Edward's Island at the following places and by the under-mentioned 

 persons : 



Charlottetown, the colonial secretary; Cascumpeque, James For- 

 sythe; Richmond bay, Benjamin Beansto; Georgetown, William B. 

 Aitkin. 



I have the honor to be with the highest consideration, sir, your 

 most obedient, humble servant. 



Frederick W. A. Bruce. 



Hon. William H. Seward, &c., &c., &c. 



Mr. Fiah to Mr. Thornton. 



Dr.i\i:i mi.n't or State, 



Washington) April 1, 1870. 



Sir: Information has reached this Department to the effect that it 

 was announced on behalf of the Canadian minister in the Parlia- 

 ment of the Dominion of Canada, on the 9th ultimo, that it was the 

 intention of the Government to is lie no more licenses to foreign 

 fishermen, and that they were taking every step possible to protect 

 their fisheri 



I will thank you for uch information as you may be ;il»l<' (<> com- 

 municate concerning any official action having the Un-rr of Law or 

 valid regulations on the part <>f the Canadian authorities in the 

 direction above indicated. 



1 have the honor to be, with the highe I con [deration. 



1 1 \mii.ion Fish. 



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