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it of a character which will furnish definite ajad specific 
rough census of the halibut population of the banks. 
I am exceedingly anxious that you should conduct this 
work, as I believe that your understanding of the practical 
conditions involved is such that it will be done properly. 
I trust that Miss Rathbun's communication was of such 
a character as will relieve you of any reluctance to stay 
with the work until it is completed. 
Very trul^?- yours 
Assistant in Char are 
W 
Scientific Inquiry. 
