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BULLETIN THE UNITED STATES PISH COMHISSION. 
Weight and length of tilefish taken in 1S98 — Continned. 
Following’ are abstracts of some recent letters concerning tbe food qualities of 
the tiletisli : 
[From Mr. H. R. Storer, Providence, R. I.] 
The tilefish was boiled for dinner, and what was left therefrom warmed with cream for breakfast 
the next morning. Both dishes proved delicious, even more so than cod, which is my favorite. I 
sent a portion of the fish to my neighbor, Mr. Benj. R. Smitli, and his family gave an equally 
satisfactory report. 
[From Mr. W. P. Titcomb, Washington, D. C.] 
Regarding the sample of the tilefish with which you favored me last week, I have to say that I 
rate it as equal in texture aud flavor to any salt-water fish, except the mackerel, which of course 
will not bear transportation and retain its flavor as the tilefish evidently does. Although very fond 
of halibut, and rating it very highly, I am inclined to think from this, the only sample of tilefish 
which I have tasted, that I should regard it as equally desirable. 
[From Mr. Lucian I). Sliarpe, II, Providence, E. I.] 
I wish to acknowledge the fine tilefish you were kind enough to send ns. We enjoyed it very 
much, and tlie flesh was quite fine and sweet, though with not as much flavor as some fish have. 
[From Mr. Nathan Babcock, 'Westerly, R. I.] 
Through the kindness of Mr. J. A. Ripple I had a sample of the “tile,” the rediscovered flsli. 1 
think it is an excellent fish. It far surpasses the cod. It is delicate in flavor, and in all respects very 
palatable. It will find favor with those who enjoy good fish. 
[From Mr. J. M. K. Sontlnvick, Newport, R. I.] 
I promised you a report on the tilefish. Briggs thinks it rather dry and tasteless. H. Christian 
thought it very good. Charles Clark baked his and liked it very much. .1. 1. Wright boiled his and 
says it was excellent; knew no fish he liked better; thought it very good, better than cod. Edw. 
Lilley thought it very nice. Capt. .1. V. Cotton says it was between a cod and a halibut. The writer 
boiled his and remarked the same lack of taste noted by Briggs, but juicy, not dry. I consider it a 
very v.aluable edible fish. 
