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FISHERIES OP THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC 5 



a realization of what the commercial fisheries of the Gulf 

 meant to Quebec upwards of two centuries ago will not be 

 in vain if it suggests investigation into the lack of that more 

 ample development of the rich harvest of the sea which in- 

 very largely in vain though with every prospect of 

 st satisfactory returns the investment of capital, courage, 

 and industry. 



I have the honour to be, 



Sir, 

 Your Obedient Servant, 



E. T. D. CHAMBERS, 



Special Officer, Fish and Game Branch. 



Quebec, June 30, 1912. 



