LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL. 
U. S. Department of Agriculture, 
Division of Biological Survey, 
Wa.<thi?igto?i, D. C, August 9^ 1901. 
Sir: I have the honor to submit herewith, and to recommend for 
publication, as Bulletin No. 16 of the Biological Surve}^ a report 
entitled ^ Digest of Game Laws for 1901,' by T. S. Palmer and H. W. 
Olds. The object of this report is to present in convenient form the 
provisions of the laws now in force, including the amendments en- 
acted during the present year. In view of the fact that the game 
season opens in several States on September 1, it is desirable that 
this bulletin be published and distributed as promptly as possible. 
Respectfully. 
T. S. Palmer, 
Acting Chiefs Biological Survey. 
Hon. elAMES Wilson, 
Secretary of Agriculture. 
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