COPY. 
American Fork. Utah. 
Biological Survey, 
Washington, D. G. 
Gentlemen: 
In reading a paper which came to my hands a few days ago I read 
that the Department was placing leg hands on the wild ducks. And you 
request a statement with each hand that is sent hack. 
I killed one with a hand on. Yhe duck was killed on October 12, 
191S. I was stationed at a pond of water near Utah hike and a few 
teal came over me and I managed to get one. It was in very good health. 
It was as large and fat as any of the other ones I got. 
1 am sending the band with this letter which you will find enclosed. 
Very truly yours. 
Donald Barratt. 
Band Ho. 4035. 
