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United States Commission,
Fish and Fisheries,
OFFICIAL BUSINESS

Ashtabula, O. Jan 27, 1873

Dear Doctor,
Though I have known, for
some time, that the Salmon ovae were to
be in Professor Bairds hands, for distri-
bution, about the last half of this month, I have
failed to write, because I have been on the
wing, almost constantly, and fully
occupied. It is probable that this Ger-
man eggs will be largely supplied for
the lakes. Dr. J. W. Hoyt, I understand,
is working for the necessary appropriation
for Wisconsin's allotment, though I
have not been able to see the letters
from him, in reply to mine, because
any localities are so uncertain, they
will have to remain at Washington
until I reach there.

I saw your name publish-
ed in connection with a proposed
geological survey of your State, which