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This table shows in round numbers that there are 70,000 acres which have been examined, 

 and that an area of 18,000 acres is beyond the 1,000 feet limit; also, that the depleted oyster 

 beds cover an area of 1,700 acres. , 



Of the 70,000 acres not more than 30,000 are considered suitable; and of the 18,000 beyond 

 the 1,000 feet limit not more than 6,000 are considered suitable. 



While the above area may appear small, it nevertheless represents ground for the invest- 

 ment of a large amount of capital and the employment of many people. 



Under the present law the 30,000 acres, if leased, would turn into the State school fund 

 $30,000, and after having been reduced to cultivation, at no expense to the State, its taxable 

 property would have increased by $3,000,000. 



Respectfully submitted, 



JAMES 0. DEAKE, 

 Ensign U. S. JV., Assistant U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. 

 Dr. T. C. MEKDENHALL, 



Superintendent, U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. 



