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U. S. S. ALBATROSS,
Navy Yard, Mare Island, Calif. 
January 19, 1914. 

Mr. Edward Driscoll, 
C/o Lee & Brinton,
22-23 Colman Bldg., Seattle, Wash.

Dear Sir: 

Doubtless you have been informed by Mr. Harold Lee that we are looking for a man of some experience in halibut fishing and thoroughly familiar with the methods employed, a "consulting expert", as it were. He would be expected to secure several, not to exceed four, practical halibut fishermen, oversee and direct their operations and be responsible for their conduct while on board. A separate stateroom would be furnished and subsistence provided for him with the wardroom mess by the Bureau of Fisheries. 

The fishermen would have quarters furnished free, as well as subsistence, which would be regular Navy Ration[[strikethrough]] s [[/strikethrough]]. For what daily rate of pay could you secure fishermen? In 1911, we had four, whom we paid at the rate of $2.00 per day. 

Employment could not be guaranteed beyond June 30, though it is probable that it will [[strikethrough]] long [[exceed?]] [[/strikethrough]] be for a longer period, and will doubtless begin April first. 

May I ask what your experience^[[/]]has been with regard to halibut fishing, and whether you rate as a pilot ^[[or not]]. What notice will you need, should you be employed by us, and what