FEBRUARY 24, 1898, 
Siz: I have the honor to submit herewith my final report as commissioner in charge 
of fur-seal investigations for the seasons of 1896 and 1897. 
Very respectfully, yours, : 
DAVID STARR J ORDAN, 
Commissioner. 
Hon. LYMAN J. GAGE, 
Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D. C. 
