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now being wa<:;ed in these waters will only hasten the end of the fur-seals of the 

 Pribyloti" Islands. Captain Shepard is a faithful, conscientious, and eneryetic officer, 

 and is deserving the loudest encomium from the Department; but without assistance 

 it is impossible for him to ])olice these waters effectually. In the retirement of Mr. 

 J. P. Manchester the Department loses a fearless, faithful, and honourable officer; 

 one who has, in the performance of his duties, reflected credit upon himself and hon- 

 our to his Government. Captain A. P. Loud has also discharged his duties in a 

 creditable manner, and retires from office leaving a record to be envied by his suc- 

 cessor. 



In conclusion, I desire to say that the Alaska Commercial Company have not only 

 strictly conformed to the requiremeuts of the lease during the present season, but 

 have manifested a generous protectorate towards the natives. 

 KespectfuUy submitted. 



(Signed) Charles J. Goff, Treasury Agent. 



