The Commonwealth of Massachusetts 
COMMISSIONERS 
COMMISSIONERS ON FISHERIES AND GAME 
321 STATE HOUSE 
BOSTON. Feb. 17, 1919. 
WILLIAM C. ADAMS GEORGE H. GRAHAM 
ARTHUR L MILLETT 
ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COMMISSION 
William Brewster, Esq., 
145 Brattle Street, 
Cambridge, Mass. 
Dear Mr. Brewster: 
The Biological Survey in its rules and regulations for the 
protection of migratory birds has provided for the issuance of per¬ 
mits to take birds and eggs for scientific purposes. Also for a 
taxidermist permit. 
Recently we explained to some ornithologists our attitude—- 
toward the issuing of such permits. For your information we here-" 
with enclose a copy of the letter, — although you mav have received 
one. Our feeling is that ways should be devised to'utilize the pre¬ 
sent stock of specimens in this country, by establishing so^e sort of 
a clearing house under federal or state control, and prohibiting 
further collecting unless for advanced scientific research. 
In view of the foregoing the members of our board have set 
aside xuesday afternoon, Feb. 35, beginning at 3.30 P.M., for a con¬ 
ference at its office in the State House with those interested in this 
work from a scientific and commercial (taxidermist) standpoint, in 
order to fully discuss what the board's policy should be in handling 
the question. 6 
We would be greatly pleased to ha 
time, for we desire to have your views. 
If you cannot come, kindly 
Very 
WCA/LBR 
Enclosure. 
Chairman. 
