12 G ttEFORT ON THE INTRODUCTION OF 



U. S. Revenue Marine, 

 Washington, D. C, May 20, 1891. 

 My Dear Captain: * * * If you think desirable after talking 

 tlie matter over with Dr. Sheldon Jackson, you can land a small party 

 on Siberian shore to collect reindeer and have them ready for trans- 

 portation to St. Lawrence Island on your return. 



This scheme is carried out by the Interior Department under direction 

 of Dr. Jackson, and you only assisting him with the work. 



L. Gr. Shepard. 

 Capt, M. A. Healy, 



U. 8. Revenue Marine, Commanding the "Bear? 



