FUR-SEAL FISHERIES OF ALASKA. 15 



ested, and who shall visit the seal islands of Bering Sea next summer for that pur- 

 pose. Pending the settlement of these regulations and the report of this commis- 

 sion, all pelagic sealing in Bering Sea to be declared illegal by the several powers 

 interested. 



In concluding this introduction to my work of the past season and its 

 results, I desire to say that I have been exceedingly careful in gather- 

 ing my data upon which I base all statement of fact and opinion, and 

 to secure these d?ita I have literally lived out upon the field itself, where 

 those facts alone can be gathered honestly, or else, had better not be 

 gathered at all. 



I now submit, most respectfully, my detailed report covering the above- 

 mentioned heads, together with those field sketches and maps which I 

 deem necessary to give a more distinct, clear, and full idea of my mean- 

 ing and understanding of the subjects treated. Trusting that it will 

 meet with your approval, 



I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, 



Henry W. Elliott. 



Hon. AViLLIAM WiNDOM, 



Secretnr}! of the Treasury. 



