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know to be without fishes? It would not be an expensive matter to transfer live fish from streams of that region to lakes
and higher streams that are barren on account of falls or other natural conditions. Any information you may feel inclined
to write me respecting barren lakes and streams in California would be very welcome. I have noted of course, the brief account
you give of the re-stocking of Owens River, in one of the Yosemite articles. With Kind regards Yours, very truly C. H.
Townsend (Asst U.S. Fish Com m) 01619