4 EXPEDITION TO LAYSAN ISLAND IN 1911. 



and Honolulu. Without this assistance it would have been extremely 

 difficult to arrange for the transportation of the expedition. 



The present report embodying the results of the observations 

 made by the party contains many interesting facts and gives an ap- 

 proximate census of the birds nesting on Laysan Island at the time of 

 the visit of the party, together with recommendations for the future 

 protection of the reservation. 



Respectfully, HENRY W. HENSHAW, 



Chief, Biological Survey. 

 Hon. JAMES WILSON, 



Secretary of Agriculture. 



