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Memoir for Jamaica. (Margin: fishing, islands and colonies, beaver, salmon, trout, eels, porpoises, sea wolves, sea oxen, green and dried cod, whales, manatees, descriptions and illustrations, fish and fishing in the country, sea bears, galleon piastres, varin, ambergris) (Margin: by Saint-Domingue) What kinds of small fresh fish are caught on the coast and around the islands by the inhabitants of Jamaica. What species of fish provide these kinds of catches and which are the most abundant. How are these types of fishing practised and what instruments do the fishermen use? What types of boats do they use for fishing? How many crew members are there and where do they go to fish? Is salted turtle meat brought to Jamaica and where does it come from? Whether this fish is fished on the island and whether the seasons are regulated, how this fishing is carried out. Whether the inhabitants go or send turtle fishermen to the Cayman Islands and whether they have a large settlement there. Since when they have been established there and whether other nations do not go there for the same fishing as in the past. Details, if possible, concerning this fishing and the trade that may result from it. Whether manatees are fished there, when and in what seasons, and whether they are found in large numbers. Whether salted manatee meat is brought to Jamaica, where it comes from, and who is involved in this trade. Whether there are large numbers of crocodiles on the islands and whether they are dangerous. Whether there are large numbers of lizards, their species and the use made of them. Whether green and dried cod, salmon and other fish products are brought in for the consumption of the inhabitants and where they come from. Whether ambergris is sometimes found on the coast and on the cays. When and under what circumstances is it most commonly found, and whether the pieces taken are large. Whether whales are sometimes seen there and whether any are taken. Whether porpoises are often seen there and what colour they are. Whether calves, cows and sea lions are seen there and whether they are hunted on land as in Canada. Whether there are large numbers of shellfish on the coast and of what species. Whether there are mussels and oysters. Whether they are good to eat. Whether pearl oysters are also fished and whether they are fertile.

Memoir for Jamaica. (Margin: fishing, islands and colonies, beaver, salmon, trout, eels, porpoises, sea wolves, sea oxen, green and dried cod, whales, manatees, descriptions and illustrations, fish and fishing in the country, sea bears, galleon piastres, varin, ambergris) (Margin: by Saint-Domingue) What kinds of small fresh fish are caught on the coast and around the islands by the inhabitants of Jamaica. What species of fish provide these kinds of catches and which are the most abundant. How are these types of fishing practised and what instruments do the fishermen use? What types of boats do they use for fishing? How many crew members are there and where do they go to fish? Is salted turtle meat brought to Jamaica and where does it come from? Whether this fish is fished on the island and whether the seasons are regulated, how this fishing is carried out. Whether the inhabitants go or send turtle fishermen to the Cayman Islands and whether they have a large settlement there. Since when they have been established there and whether other nations do not go there for the same fishing as in the past. Details, if possible, concerning this fishing and the trade that may result from it. Whether manatees are fished there, when and in what seasons, and whether they are found in large numbers. Whether salted manatee meat is brought to Jamaica, where it comes from, and who is involved in this trade. Whether there are large numbers of crocodiles on the islands and whether they are dangerous. Whether there are large numbers of lizards, their species and the use made of them. Whether green and dried cod, salmon and other fish products are brought in for the consumption of the inhabitants and where they come from. Whether ambergris is sometimes found on the coast and on the cays. When and under what circumstances is it most commonly found, and whether the pieces taken are large. Whether whales are sometimes seen there and whether any are taken. Whether porpoises are often seen there and what colour they are. Whether calves, cows and sea lions are seen there and whether they are hunted on land as in Canada. Whether there are large numbers of shellfish on the coast and of what species. Whether there are mussels and oysters. Whether they are good to eat. Whether pearl oysters are also fished and whether they are fertile.

If we see large numbers of land crabs and soldier crabs, and in which season of the year they come to the coast to lay their eggs. When and how do they change their shells? A list of the names of fish that are commonly caught for consumption by the inhabitants and those that are caught by chance, such as sea bream, mackerel, trevally, sardines, etc. A list of the seabirds commonly seen around the island. The tradition of the discovery of the galleon laden with gold that ran aground on the cays and was discovered by a true Jamaican with a fishing net when he arrived, and how long ago this galleon was lost.

If we see large numbers of land crabs and soldier crabs, and in which season of the year they come to the coast to lay their eggs. When and how do they change their shells? A list of the names of fish that are commonly caught for consumption by the inhabitants and those that are caught by chance, such as sea bream, mackerel, trevally, sardines, etc. A list of the seabirds commonly seen around the island. The tradition of the discovery of the galleon laden with gold that ran aground on the cays and was discovered by a true Jamaican with a fishing net when he arrived, and how long ago this galleon was lost.

Memoir for Guadeloupe (Marge: fishing in the islands and colonies, turtles, ambergris, beavers, salmon, trout, eels, porpoises, sea wolves, sea oxen, green and dried cod, whales, manatees, description and illustration, fish and fishing in the country, sea bears). If there is any fresh fishing in Guadeloupe, particularly for the inhabitants' food. In this case, give details. When and how is this fishing done and who are the people involved? What tools do the fishermen use to do their work? A list of all the fish produced by these types of small fishing, such as tasards, sardines, caragnes, etc. Whether turtles are fished there. Whether this is done all year round or if it has specific seasons, and the different ways in which the inhabitants fish, whether with nets, traps or other methods. What species of turtles are seen and which are the most profitable. Whether all the turtles that are caught are consumed fresh. Whether they are still brought in salted as they were in the past, where they come from and who is involved in this trade. Whether several of this kind have been seen in the Cayman Islands. Whether there are land turtles. Whether they are numerous. Whether they are large and good to eat. Whether manatees are sometimes caught there and, if so, provide an accurate description of this fish because the illustrations we have do not correspond to what has been said about it. If there are several species, note the differences between males and females. How long do females carry their young and how many do they produce at a time? If manatee fishing, formerly practised in the Amazon River, is still practised in some parts of America, and who are the people who practise it? Is the salted meat of this fish still traded, and where does it come from? Are there porpoises, and what colour are they? Are there many crocodiles in Guadeloupe? Are they dangerous, and are there many of them? Are there many lizards? What use are they put to, and are they brought in to be eaten, and in what manner? What kinds of foreign salted fish, such as green or dried cod and salmon, etc., are brought to the island. Where do these fish come from and who trades in them? Whether ambergris is sometimes found on the coast and around the island, when and under what circumstances it is most likely to be found. Whether whales are often seen there and whether sea bears, calves and sea cows also come there. Whether they are found in large numbers and whether sea lions of another species are also seen there. In this case, provide a faithful and accurate description. Whether there are large numbers of shellfish on the coast and of what species.

Memoir for Guadeloupe (Marge: fishing in the islands and colonies, turtles, ambergris, beavers, salmon, trout, eels, porpoises, sea wolves, sea oxen, green and dried cod, whales, manatees, description and illustration, fish and fishing in the country, sea bears). If there is any fresh fishing in Guadeloupe, particularly for the inhabitants' food. In this case, give details. When and how is this fishing done and who are the people involved? What tools do the fishermen use to do their work? A list of all the fish produced by these types of small fishing, such as tasards, sardines, caragnes, etc. Whether turtles are fished there. Whether this is done all year round or if it has specific seasons, and the different ways in which the inhabitants fish, whether with nets, traps or other methods. What species of turtles are seen and which are the most profitable. Whether all the turtles that are caught are consumed fresh. Whether they are still brought in salted as they were in the past, where they come from and who is involved in this trade. Whether several of this kind have been seen in the Cayman Islands. Whether there are land turtles. Whether they are numerous. Whether they are large and good to eat. Whether manatees are sometimes caught there and, if so, provide an accurate description of this fish because the illustrations we have do not correspond to what has been said about it. If there are several species, note the differences between males and females. How long do females carry their young and how many do they produce at a time? If manatee fishing, formerly practised in the Amazon River, is still practised in some parts of America, and who are the people who practise it? Is the salted meat of this fish still traded, and where does it come from? Are there porpoises, and what colour are they? Are there many crocodiles in Guadeloupe? Are they dangerous, and are there many of them? Are there many lizards? What use are they put to, and are they brought in to be eaten, and in what manner? What kinds of foreign salted fish, such as green or dried cod and salmon, etc., are brought to the island. Where do these fish come from and who trades in them? Whether ambergris is sometimes found on the coast and around the island, when and under what circumstances it is most likely to be found. Whether whales are often seen there and whether sea bears, calves and sea cows also come there. Whether they are found in large numbers and whether sea lions of another species are also seen there. In this case, provide a faithful and accurate description. Whether there are large numbers of shellfish on the coast and of what species.

Which of these shellfish are collected for food by the inhabitants and considered the best? If there are mussels and oysters on the coast, what species are they and are they good? Are there also mother-of-pearl oysters and are they fertile? If there are large numbers of crabs on land and soldier crabs, note in which season of the year they come to the coast to lay their eggs. When and how do soldier crabs change their shells? A list of the names of the most common seabirds around the island. Also, as much detail as possible on everything related to this subject, whether it be the product or the various methods of fishing, whether by boat, net, fire, brazier or dead bait.

Which of these shellfish are collected for food by the inhabitants and considered the best? If there are mussels and oysters on the coast, what species are they and are they good? Are there also mother-of-pearl oysters and are they fertile? If there are large numbers of crabs on land and soldier crabs, note in which season of the year they come to the coast to lay their eggs. When and how do soldier crabs change their shells? A list of the names of the most common seabirds around the island. Also, as much detail as possible on everything related to this subject, whether it be the product or the various methods of fishing, whether by boat, net, fire, brazier or dead bait.

Which of these shellfish are collected for food by the inhabitants and considered the best? If there are mussels and oysters on the coast, what species are they and are they good? Are there also mother-of-pearl oysters and are they fertile? If there are large numbers of crabs on land and soldier crabs, note in which season of the year they come to the coast to lay their eggs. When and how do soldier crabs change their shells? A list of the names of the most common seabirds around the island. Also, as much detail as possible on everything related to this subject, whether it be the product or the various methods of fishing, whether by boat, net, fire, brazier or dead bait.

Which of these shellfish are collected for food by the inhabitants and considered the best? If there are mussels and oysters on the coast, what species are they and are they good? Are there also mother-of-pearl oysters and are they fertile? If there are large numbers of crabs on land and soldier crabs, note in which season of the year they come to the coast to lay their eggs. When and how do soldier crabs change their shells? A list of the names of the most common seabirds around the island. Also, as much detail as possible on everything related to this subject, whether it be the product or the various methods of fishing, whether by boat, net, fire, brazier or dead bait.

Which of these shellfish are collected for food by the inhabitants and considered the best? If there are mussels and oysters on the coast, what species are they and are they good? Are there also mother-of-pearl oysters and are they fertile? If there are large numbers of crabs on land and soldier crabs, note in which season of the year they come to the coast to lay their eggs. When and how do soldier crabs change their shells? A list of the names of the most common seabirds around the island. Also, as much detail as possible on everything related to this subject, whether it be the product or the various methods of fishing, whether by boat, net, fire, brazier or dead bait.

Which of these shellfish are collected for food by the inhabitants and considered the best? If there are mussels and oysters on the coast, what species are they and are they good? Are there also mother-of-pearl oysters and are they fertile? If there are large numbers of crabs on land and soldier crabs, note in which season of the year they come to the coast to lay their eggs. When and how do soldier crabs change their shells? A list of the names of the most common seabirds around the island. Also, as much detail as possible on everything related to this subject, whether it be the product or the various methods of fishing, whether by boat, net, fire, brazier or dead bait.

Where the foodstuffs that come from them are consumed. If sardines, herring, mackerel and other kinds of fish are found in the seas of Syria, at what time of year do they appear, are they caught in large quantities and are they of good quality? If tuna are also fished there when they pass through and when they return, if they are fished in which season and how long the fishing season lasts. An accurate description of anything that may concern these common and general fisheries. The produce of foreign fisheries. What are the different types of goods from foreign fisheries that are brought to Alexandretta and other ports in Syria, such as green and dried cod, salmon, herring, sardines, smoked and salted anchovies, tuna and marinated sturgeon. Where do these large quantities of goods from foreign fishing grounds come from? Which nations are the merchants and sailors who engage in this trade in Syria? What kinds of local goods are exchanged for these foreign fish products ? If caviar and bottarga are brought to Alexandretta, where do they come from, and how do Syrians prepare them for use? If coral and amber are brought to Alexandretta from where they originate, who are the people who trade in them and where are they transported once they arrive in Syria? Details of anything that may be relevant to the respective or related trade that may take place in Syria with regard to goods originating from foreign fisheries. Small fresh fish. What species of small fresh fish are caught in the vicinity of Alexandretta and the neighbouring coasts for the nourishment and use of the local inhabitants.

Syrian fishermen, if they fish from boats, should record the type and number of their crews and the types of nets they use. If all the fresh fish caught around Alexandretta is consumed locally. Whether all the fresh fish caught around Alexandretta is consumed locally and whether the heat of the climate allows it to be transported inland, as is done with seafood in France, and a list of the names of the fish caught in these small fisheries, indicating those that are found in greater abundance and those that are considered to be of better quality. If sponge fishing is carried out in the seas of Syria, indicate the locations where the finest sponges are found. If sponge fishing is carried out in the seas of Syria, in which places are the finest specimens caught, how, when and in what season is this fishing carried out, and an exact description of everything that may concern it. Fortuitous and accidental catches. Are sturgeon, salmon, trout, and other similar species of fish fished around Alexandretta and in the seas of Syria, if they appear there and are only caught by chance? Are whales sometimes seen in the seas of Syria, are they caught, and do they sometimes wash up on the coast? If large numbers of porpoises are seen in groups, are they fished, and if so, how is this done, or are they only caught by chance? If they are fished, how is this done, or if they are only caught by chance, what is the custom in this case? If large numbers of porpoises are seen there in groups. If they are fished in any way or if they are only caught by chance, the use made in this case of the skin and meat of these fish. If one has seen or sometimes sees around Alexandretta and in the seas of Syria extraordinary sea monsters, if one has seen or caught some of the kind that can be called Tritons or Mermaids, describe them as best one can and also note the time when this happened. If ambergris is sometimes found on the coasts of Syria and in the neighbouring seas, and in this case where it is thought to come from. If cod are known to exist on the coasts of Alexandretta, if they are sometimes seen there, or if this fish, which is well known in the western seas, is unknown there.

Syrian fishermen, if they fish from boats, should record the type and number of their crews and the types of nets they use. If all the fresh fish caught around Alexandretta is consumed locally. Whether all the fresh fish caught around Alexandretta is consumed locally and whether the heat of the climate allows it to be transported inland, as is done with seafood in France, and a list of the names of the fish caught in these small fisheries, indicating those that are found in greater abundance and those that are considered to be of better quality. If sponge fishing is carried out in the seas of Syria, indicate the locations where the finest sponges are found. If sponge fishing is carried out in the seas of Syria, in which places are the finest specimens caught, how, when and in what season is this fishing carried out, and an exact description of everything that may concern it. Fortuitous and accidental catches. Are sturgeon, salmon, trout, and other similar species of fish fished around Alexandretta and in the seas of Syria, if they appear there and are only caught by chance? Are whales sometimes seen in the seas of Syria, are they caught, and do they sometimes wash up on the coast? If large numbers of porpoises are seen in groups, are they fished, and if so, how is this done, or are they only caught by chance? If they are fished, how is this done, or if they are only caught by chance, what is the custom in this case? If large numbers of porpoises are seen there in groups. If they are fished in any way or if they are only caught by chance, the use made in this case of the skin and meat of these fish. If one has seen or sometimes sees around Alexandretta and in the seas of Syria extraordinary sea monsters, if one has seen or caught some of the kind that can be called Tritons or Mermaids, describe them as best one can and also note the time when this happened. If ambergris is sometimes found on the coasts of Syria and in the neighbouring seas, and in this case where it is thought to come from. If cod are known to exist on the coasts of Alexandretta, if they are sometimes seen there, or if this fish, which is well known in the western seas, is unknown there.

Rocky Shores and Shellfish. If the coasts of Syria and those around Alexandretta are rich in various species of shellfish. Which are the most prized species and which are collected in greatest abundance for the nourishment of the Syrians living by the sea, and whether these rocks are used for fishing. Whether large Meo pines [?], mother-of-pearl, or large mussels are fished there, as many are caught around Minorca and the neighbouring islands. If coral is fished off the coast of Syria, its quality should be noted, and if it is fished, a description should be made, noting everything that may be relevant. If common oysters and mussels are found there and if their quality is good. A list of the names of the most common seabirds and maritime birds on the coasts and in the seas of Syria, particularly on the coasts of Alexandretta.If these birds are fished specifically, as is done with eider ducks in several bays of the Ponant Seas. If the seaweeds known as kelp [Algae] and Goesmon [Algae] are of any use on the coasts of Syria, indicate how they may be used by the coastal inhabitants. A description of the clothing and equipment of Syrian fishermen, to be added to that of fishermen from other nations. The person responsible for responding to this memorandum is requested to supplement it with anything that may have been omitted from the questions and requests that have just been made on this subject, to do so with knowledge and without complacency, and as accurately as possible, to communicate also what he can ascertain by himself or through a faithful report from curious and interested parties on this subject, so as to use only certain, consistent and proven facts in a general history of fishing, on which we have been working for several years.

Rocky Shores and Shellfish. If the coasts of Syria and those around Alexandretta are rich in various species of shellfish. Which are the most prized species and which are collected in greatest abundance for the nourishment of the Syrians living by the sea, and whether these rocks are used for fishing. Whether large Meo pines [?], mother-of-pearl, or large mussels are fished there, as many are caught around Minorca and the neighbouring islands. If coral is fished off the coast of Syria, its quality should be noted, and if it is fished, a description should be made, noting everything that may be relevant. If common oysters and mussels are found there and if their quality is good. A list of the names of the most common seabirds and maritime birds on the coasts and in the seas of Syria, particularly on the coasts of Alexandretta.If these birds are fished specifically, as is done with eider ducks in several bays of the Ponant Seas. If the seaweeds known as kelp [Algae] and Goesmon [Algae] are of any use on the coasts of Syria, indicate how they may be used by the coastal inhabitants. A description of the clothing and equipment of Syrian fishermen, to be added to that of fishermen from other nations. The person responsible for responding to this memorandum is requested to supplement it with anything that may have been omitted from the questions and requests that have just been made on this subject, to do so with knowledge and without complacency, and as accurately as possible, to communicate also what he can ascertain by himself or through a faithful report from curious and interested parties on this subject, so as to use only certain, consistent and proven facts in a general history of fishing, on which we have been working for several years.

Rocky Shores and Shellfish. If the coasts of Syria and those around Alexandretta are rich in various species of shellfish. Which are the most prized species and which are collected in greatest abundance for the nourishment of the Syrians living by the sea, and whether these rocks are used for fishing. Whether large Meo pines [?], mother-of-pearl, or large mussels are fished there, as many are caught around Minorca and the neighbouring islands. If coral is fished off the coast of Syria, its quality should be noted, and if it is fished, a description should be made, noting everything that may be relevant. If common oysters and mussels are found there and if their quality is good. A list of the names of the most common seabirds and maritime birds on the coasts and in the seas of Syria, particularly on the coasts of Alexandretta.If these birds are fished specifically, as is done with eider ducks in several bays of the Ponant Seas. If the seaweeds known as kelp [Algae] and Goesmon [Algae] are of any use on the coasts of Syria, indicate how they may be used by the coastal inhabitants. A description of the clothing and equipment of Syrian fishermen, to be added to that of fishermen from other nations. The person responsible for responding to this memorandum is requested to supplement it with anything that may have been omitted from the questions and requests that have just been made on this subject, to do so with knowledge and without complacency, and as accurately as possible, to communicate also what he can ascertain by himself or through a faithful report from curious and interested parties on this subject, so as to use only certain, consistent and proven facts in a general history of fishing, on which we have been working for several years.

Rocky Shores and Shellfish. If the coasts of Syria and those around Alexandretta are rich in various species of shellfish. Which are the most prized species and which are collected in greatest abundance for the nourishment of the Syrians living by the sea, and whether these rocks are used for fishing. Whether large Meo pines [?], mother-of-pearl, or large mussels are fished there, as many are caught around Minorca and the neighbouring islands. If coral is fished off the coast of Syria, its quality should be noted, and if it is fished, a description should be made, noting everything that may be relevant. If common oysters and mussels are found there and if their quality is good. A list of the names of the most common seabirds and maritime birds on the coasts and in the seas of Syria, particularly on the coasts of Alexandretta.If these birds are fished specifically, as is done with eider ducks in several bays of the Ponant Seas. If the seaweeds known as kelp [Algae] and Goesmon [Algae] are of any use on the coasts of Syria, indicate how they may be used by the coastal inhabitants. A description of the clothing and equipment of Syrian fishermen, to be added to that of fishermen from other nations. The person responsible for responding to this memorandum is requested to supplement it with anything that may have been omitted from the questions and requests that have just been made on this subject, to do so with knowledge and without complacency, and as accurately as possible, to communicate also what he can ascertain by himself or through a faithful report from curious and interested parties on this subject, so as to use only certain, consistent and proven facts in a general history of fishing, on which we have been working for several years.