MDPOD - Masson du Parc Online Database

If, after storms, large pieces of amber are found as in other seas? If fishermen go to the sea or coastal residents along the coast to look for amber, as the Indians do, or if they find it by chance. If there is any way to make this known.To fishermen and sailors, make an in detail figure of floating amber to inform them. Note the feelings of Africans and [Colous?] about the formation of amber, where they believe it comes from, and how it is formed. We need details about this production to report to the various people who wear it. From the produce of foreign fisheries. Whether European and other traders bring to Dauphin Island and along the coast of Zanzibar goods from their fisheries and from which nations these traders are. Whether these goods are sardines or fish from fisheries operated by Europeans or others, what species they are, and whether the trade is sought after and profitable for those who engage in it. Whether amber, coral and other goods are traded there, and where these goods go once they arrive. What kinds of goods are loaded and unloaded in the islands and along the coast of Africa by those who trade there. Details of anything that may be relevant to passive trade that may take place along the coast in relation to goods for foreign fishing. Shells and seashells. Whether the coasts of Zanzibar and those of the islands of the same walls are laden with many or few shells. Whether the coastal inhabitants collect them for their own consumption. If they are of good quality and which areas are the most abundant. If certain species are usually fished in particular seasons. If mussels and oysters are found and if they are used. If mother-of-pearl or pearl oysters are found and if they produce beautiful pearls. A list of the names of the most common seabirds and maritime birds on the coast. Whether any species similar to scoters are caught, which are eaten as duck breast on days of abstinence. Whether seaweed, kelp or seaweed are of any use there. The person who will take the rest at the bottom of the Surat Memorandum.

If, after storms, large pieces of amber are found as in other seas? If fishermen go to the sea or coastal residents along the coast to look for amber, as the Indians do, or if they find it by chance. If there is any way to make this known.To fishermen and sailors, make an in detail figure of floating amber to inform them. Note the feelings of Africans and [Colous?] about the formation of amber, where they believe it comes from, and how it is formed. We need details about this production to report to the various people who wear it. From the produce of foreign fisheries. Whether European and other traders bring to Dauphin Island and along the coast of Zanzibar goods from their fisheries and from which nations these traders are. Whether these goods are sardines or fish from fisheries operated by Europeans or others, what species they are, and whether the trade is sought after and profitable for those who engage in it. Whether amber, coral and other goods are traded there, and where these goods go once they arrive. What kinds of goods are loaded and unloaded in the islands and along the coast of Africa by those who trade there. Details of anything that may be relevant to passive trade that may take place along the coast in relation to goods for foreign fishing. Shells and seashells. Whether the coasts of Zanzibar and those of the islands of the same walls are laden with many or few shells. Whether the coastal inhabitants collect them for their own consumption. If they are of good quality and which areas are the most abundant. If certain species are usually fished in particular seasons. If mussels and oysters are found and if they are used. If mother-of-pearl or pearl oysters are found and if they produce beautiful pearls. A list of the names of the most common seabirds and maritime birds on the coast. Whether any species similar to scoters are caught, which are eaten as duck breast on days of abstinence. Whether seaweed, kelp or seaweed are of any use there. The person who will take the rest at the bottom of the Surat Memorandum.

If, after storms, large pieces of amber are found as in other seas? If fishermen go to the sea or coastal residents along the coast to look for amber, as the Indians do, or if they find it by chance. If there is any way to make this known.To fishermen and sailors, make an in detail figure of floating amber to inform them. Note the feelings of Africans and [Colous?] about the formation of amber, where they believe it comes from, and how it is formed. We need details about this production to report to the various people who wear it. From the produce of foreign fisheries. Whether European and other traders bring to Dauphin Island and along the coast of Zanzibar goods from their fisheries and from which nations these traders are. Whether these goods are sardines or fish from fisheries operated by Europeans or others, what species they are, and whether the trade is sought after and profitable for those who engage in it. Whether amber, coral and other goods are traded there, and where these goods go once they arrive. What kinds of goods are loaded and unloaded in the islands and along the coast of Africa by those who trade there. Details of anything that may be relevant to passive trade that may take place along the coast in relation to goods for foreign fishing. Shells and seashells. Whether the coasts of Zanzibar and those of the islands of the same walls are laden with many or few shells. Whether the coastal inhabitants collect them for their own consumption. If they are of good quality and which areas are the most abundant. If certain species are usually fished in particular seasons. If mussels and oysters are found and if they are used. If mother-of-pearl or pearl oysters are found and if they produce beautiful pearls. A list of the names of the most common seabirds and maritime birds on the coast. Whether any species similar to scoters are caught, which are eaten as duck breast on days of abstinence. Whether seaweed, kelp or seaweed are of any use there. The person who will take the rest at the bottom of the Surat Memorandum.

If, after storms, large pieces of amber are found as in other seas? If fishermen go to the sea or coastal residents along the coast to look for amber, as the Indians do, or if they find it by chance. If there is any way to make this known.To fishermen and sailors, make an in detail figure of floating amber to inform them. Note the feelings of Africans and [Colous?] about the formation of amber, where they believe it comes from, and how it is formed. We need details about this production to report to the various people who wear it. From the produce of foreign fisheries. Whether European and other traders bring to Dauphin Island and along the coast of Zanzibar goods from their fisheries and from which nations these traders are. Whether these goods are sardines or fish from fisheries operated by Europeans or others, what species they are, and whether the trade is sought after and profitable for those who engage in it. Whether amber, coral and other goods are traded there, and where these goods go once they arrive. What kinds of goods are loaded and unloaded in the islands and along the coast of Africa by those who trade there. Details of anything that may be relevant to passive trade that may take place along the coast in relation to goods for foreign fishing. Shells and seashells. Whether the coasts of Zanzibar and those of the islands of the same walls are laden with many or few shells. Whether the coastal inhabitants collect them for their own consumption. If they are of good quality and which areas are the most abundant. If certain species are usually fished in particular seasons. If mussels and oysters are found and if they are used. If mother-of-pearl or pearl oysters are found and if they produce beautiful pearls. A list of the names of the most common seabirds and maritime birds on the coast. Whether any species similar to scoters are caught, which are eaten as duck breast on days of abstinence. Whether seaweed, kelp or seaweed are of any use there. The person who will take the rest at the bottom of the Surat Memorandum.

If, after storms, large pieces of amber are found as in other seas? If fishermen go to the sea or coastal residents along the coast to look for amber, as the Indians do, or if they find it by chance. If there is any way to make this known.To fishermen and sailors, make an in detail figure of floating amber to inform them. Note the feelings of Africans and [Colous?] about the formation of amber, where they believe it comes from, and how it is formed. We need details about this production to report to the various people who wear it. From the produce of foreign fisheries. Whether European and other traders bring to Dauphin Island and along the coast of Zanzibar goods from their fisheries and from which nations these traders are. Whether these goods are sardines or fish from fisheries operated by Europeans or others, what species they are, and whether the trade is sought after and profitable for those who engage in it. Whether amber, coral and other goods are traded there, and where these goods go once they arrive. What kinds of goods are loaded and unloaded in the islands and along the coast of Africa by those who trade there. Details of anything that may be relevant to passive trade that may take place along the coast in relation to goods for foreign fishing. Shells and seashells. Whether the coasts of Zanzibar and those of the islands of the same walls are laden with many or few shells. Whether the coastal inhabitants collect them for their own consumption. If they are of good quality and which areas are the most abundant. If certain species are usually fished in particular seasons. If mussels and oysters are found and if they are used. If mother-of-pearl or pearl oysters are found and if they produce beautiful pearls. A list of the names of the most common seabirds and maritime birds on the coast. Whether any species similar to scoters are caught, which are eaten as duck breast on days of abstinence. Whether seaweed, kelp or seaweed are of any use there. The person who will take the rest at the bottom of the Surat Memorandum.

If, after storms, large pieces of amber are found as in other seas? If fishermen go to the sea or coastal residents along the coast to look for amber, as the Indians do, or if they find it by chance. If there is any way to make this known.To fishermen and sailors, make an in detail figure of floating amber to inform them. Note the feelings of Africans and [Colous?] about the formation of amber, where they believe it comes from, and how it is formed. We need details about this production to report to the various people who wear it. From the produce of foreign fisheries. Whether European and other traders bring to Dauphin Island and along the coast of Zanzibar goods from their fisheries and from which nations these traders are. Whether these goods are sardines or fish from fisheries operated by Europeans or others, what species they are, and whether the trade is sought after and profitable for those who engage in it. Whether amber, coral and other goods are traded there, and where these goods go once they arrive. What kinds of goods are loaded and unloaded in the islands and along the coast of Africa by those who trade there. Details of anything that may be relevant to passive trade that may take place along the coast in relation to goods for foreign fishing. Shells and seashells. Whether the coasts of Zanzibar and those of the islands of the same walls are laden with many or few shells. Whether the coastal inhabitants collect them for their own consumption. If they are of good quality and which areas are the most abundant. If certain species are usually fished in particular seasons. If mussels and oysters are found and if they are used. If mother-of-pearl or pearl oysters are found and if they produce beautiful pearls. A list of the names of the most common seabirds and maritime birds on the coast. Whether any species similar to scoters are caught, which are eaten as duck breast on days of abstinence. Whether seaweed, kelp or seaweed are of any use there. The person who will take the rest at the bottom of the Surat Memorandum.

If, after storms, large pieces of amber are found as in other seas? If fishermen go to the sea or coastal residents along the coast to look for amber, as the Indians do, or if they find it by chance. If there is any way to make this known.To fishermen and sailors, make an in detail figure of floating amber to inform them. Note the feelings of Africans and [Colous?] about the formation of amber, where they believe it comes from, and how it is formed. We need details about this production to report to the various people who wear it. From the produce of foreign fisheries. Whether European and other traders bring to Dauphin Island and along the coast of Zanzibar goods from their fisheries and from which nations these traders are. Whether these goods are sardines or fish from fisheries operated by Europeans or others, what species they are, and whether the trade is sought after and profitable for those who engage in it. Whether amber, coral and other goods are traded there, and where these goods go once they arrive. What kinds of goods are loaded and unloaded in the islands and along the coast of Africa by those who trade there. Details of anything that may be relevant to passive trade that may take place along the coast in relation to goods for foreign fishing. Shells and seashells. Whether the coasts of Zanzibar and those of the islands of the same walls are laden with many or few shells. Whether the coastal inhabitants collect them for their own consumption. If they are of good quality and which areas are the most abundant. If certain species are usually fished in particular seasons. If mussels and oysters are found and if they are used. If mother-of-pearl or pearl oysters are found and if they produce beautiful pearls. A list of the names of the most common seabirds and maritime birds on the coast. Whether any species similar to scoters are caught, which are eaten as duck breast on days of abstinence. Whether seaweed, kelp or seaweed are of any use there. The person who will take the rest at the bottom of the Surat Memorandum.

If, after storms, large pieces of amber are found as in other seas? If fishermen go to the sea or coastal residents along the coast to look for amber, as the Indians do, or if they find it by chance. If there is any way to make this known.To fishermen and sailors, make an in detail figure of floating amber to inform them. Note the feelings of Africans and [Colous?] about the formation of amber, where they believe it comes from, and how it is formed. We need details about this production to report to the various people who wear it. From the produce of foreign fisheries. Whether European and other traders bring to Dauphin Island and along the coast of Zanzibar goods from their fisheries and from which nations these traders are. Whether these goods are sardines or fish from fisheries operated by Europeans or others, what species they are, and whether the trade is sought after and profitable for those who engage in it. Whether amber, coral and other goods are traded there, and where these goods go once they arrive. What kinds of goods are loaded and unloaded in the islands and along the coast of Africa by those who trade there. Details of anything that may be relevant to passive trade that may take place along the coast in relation to goods for foreign fishing. Shells and seashells. Whether the coasts of Zanzibar and those of the islands of the same walls are laden with many or few shells. Whether the coastal inhabitants collect them for their own consumption. If they are of good quality and which areas are the most abundant. If certain species are usually fished in particular seasons. If mussels and oysters are found and if they are used. If mother-of-pearl or pearl oysters are found and if they produce beautiful pearls. A list of the names of the most common seabirds and maritime birds on the coast. Whether any species similar to scoters are caught, which are eaten as duck breast on days of abstinence. Whether seaweed, kelp or seaweed are of any use there. The person who will take the rest at the bottom of the Surat Memorandum.

If, after storms, large pieces of amber are found as in other seas? If fishermen go to the sea or coastal residents along the coast to look for amber, as the Indians do, or if they find it by chance. If there is any way to make this known.To fishermen and sailors, make an in detail figure of floating amber to inform them. Note the feelings of Africans and [Colous?] about the formation of amber, where they believe it comes from, and how it is formed. We need details about this production to report to the various people who wear it. From the produce of foreign fisheries. Whether European and other traders bring to Dauphin Island and along the coast of Zanzibar goods from their fisheries and from which nations these traders are. Whether these goods are sardines or fish from fisheries operated by Europeans or others, what species they are, and whether the trade is sought after and profitable for those who engage in it. Whether amber, coral and other goods are traded there, and where these goods go once they arrive. What kinds of goods are loaded and unloaded in the islands and along the coast of Africa by those who trade there. Details of anything that may be relevant to passive trade that may take place along the coast in relation to goods for foreign fishing. Shells and seashells. Whether the coasts of Zanzibar and those of the islands of the same walls are laden with many or few shells. Whether the coastal inhabitants collect them for their own consumption. If they are of good quality and which areas are the most abundant. If certain species are usually fished in particular seasons. If mussels and oysters are found and if they are used. If mother-of-pearl or pearl oysters are found and if they produce beautiful pearls. A list of the names of the most common seabirds and maritime birds on the coast. Whether any species similar to scoters are caught, which are eaten as duck breast on days of abstinence. Whether seaweed, kelp or seaweed are of any use there. The person who will take the rest at the bottom of the Surat Memorandum.

If, after storms, large pieces of amber are found as in other seas? If fishermen go to the sea or coastal residents along the coast to look for amber, as the Indians do, or if they find it by chance. If there is any way to make this known.To fishermen and sailors, make an in detail figure of floating amber to inform them. Note the feelings of Africans and [Colous?] about the formation of amber, where they believe it comes from, and how it is formed. We need details about this production to report to the various people who wear it. From the produce of foreign fisheries. Whether European and other traders bring to Dauphin Island and along the coast of Zanzibar goods from their fisheries and from which nations these traders are. Whether these goods are sardines or fish from fisheries operated by Europeans or others, what species they are, and whether the trade is sought after and profitable for those who engage in it. Whether amber, coral and other goods are traded there, and where these goods go once they arrive. What kinds of goods are loaded and unloaded in the islands and along the coast of Africa by those who trade there. Details of anything that may be relevant to passive trade that may take place along the coast in relation to goods for foreign fishing. Shells and seashells. Whether the coasts of Zanzibar and those of the islands of the same walls are laden with many or few shells. Whether the coastal inhabitants collect them for their own consumption. If they are of good quality and which areas are the most abundant. If certain species are usually fished in particular seasons. If mussels and oysters are found and if they are used. If mother-of-pearl or pearl oysters are found and if they produce beautiful pearls. A list of the names of the most common seabirds and maritime birds on the coast. Whether any species similar to scoters are caught, which are eaten as duck breast on days of abstinence. Whether seaweed, kelp or seaweed are of any use there. The person who will take the rest at the bottom of the Surat Memorandum.

If, after storms, large pieces of amber are found as in other seas? If fishermen go to the sea or coastal residents along the coast to look for amber, as the Indians do, or if they find it by chance. If there is any way to make this known.To fishermen and sailors, make an in detail figure of floating amber to inform them. Note the feelings of Africans and [Colous?] about the formation of amber, where they believe it comes from, and how it is formed. We need details about this production to report to the various people who wear it. From the produce of foreign fisheries. Whether European and other traders bring to Dauphin Island and along the coast of Zanzibar goods from their fisheries and from which nations these traders are. Whether these goods are sardines or fish from fisheries operated by Europeans or others, what species they are, and whether the trade is sought after and profitable for those who engage in it. Whether amber, coral and other goods are traded there, and where these goods go once they arrive. What kinds of goods are loaded and unloaded in the islands and along the coast of Africa by those who trade there. Details of anything that may be relevant to passive trade that may take place along the coast in relation to goods for foreign fishing. Shells and seashells. Whether the coasts of Zanzibar and those of the islands of the same walls are laden with many or few shells. Whether the coastal inhabitants collect them for their own consumption. If they are of good quality and which areas are the most abundant. If certain species are usually fished in particular seasons. If mussels and oysters are found and if they are used. If mother-of-pearl or pearl oysters are found and if they produce beautiful pearls. A list of the names of the most common seabirds and maritime birds on the coast. Whether any species similar to scoters are caught, which are eaten as duck breast on days of abstinence. Whether seaweed, kelp or seaweed are of any use there. The person who will take the rest at the bottom of the Surat Memorandum.

What species of fish do the Negroes and other inhabitants catch during the year on this coast of Africa? Is all the fish they catch consumed solely by the fishermen, or do they trade some of it? What species of fish are caught in the rivers of Senegal and Gambia and other estuaries? Is there a fixed season for fishing the fish caught there, or are they fished throughout the year? Is the coastline rich in fish, and if so, what species? Are there many mackerel and sardines, and if so, what species, and are they commonly fished off the coast of Guinea as they are further north towards Cap Blanc? Whether whales are often seen off the coast of Guinea and whether they sometimes wash ashore. Whether there are large numbers of porpoises. Whether extraordinary sea monsters are seen or have been seen on occasion. Whether any have been seen or caught that resemble what might be called tritons and mermaids. Note their shape and appearance and the time when this happened. If fish women are caught in the seas of Guinea or in the lakes and rivers, note anything curious, true and unusual about this catch. If ambergris is sometimes found near the coasts and in the seas of Guinea, where is it thought to come from? If sea turtles are seen off the coast of Guinea and if they are caught, in what manner, in what season, and what species they are. From the produce of foreign fisheries If some merchants from the ports of Europe bring to Guinea and the neighbouring coasts of Africa some species of goods from foreign fisheries, what trade is done in the country. Where do these kinds of goods come from and what nationality are the sailors and merchants who trade in them? What kinds of goods do those who bring such goods to Guinea load there, and could the trade be profitable? If coral is brought there, where does it come from? Any details that may be relevant to this matter. Rocks and shells. Are the coasts of Guinea covered with many shells? Which species are most prized and which are found in greatest abundance, and do the coastal inhabitants use them for food?

What species of fish do the Negroes and other inhabitants catch during the year on this coast of Africa? Is all the fish they catch consumed solely by the fishermen, or do they trade some of it? What species of fish are caught in the rivers of Senegal and Gambia and other estuaries? Is there a fixed season for fishing the fish caught there, or are they fished throughout the year? Is the coastline rich in fish, and if so, what species? Are there many mackerel and sardines, and if so, what species, and are they commonly fished off the coast of Guinea as they are further north towards Cap Blanc? Whether whales are often seen off the coast of Guinea and whether they sometimes wash ashore. Whether there are large numbers of porpoises. Whether extraordinary sea monsters are seen or have been seen on occasion. Whether any have been seen or caught that resemble what might be called tritons and mermaids. Note their shape and appearance and the time when this happened. If fish women are caught in the seas of Guinea or in the lakes and rivers, note anything curious, true and unusual about this catch. If ambergris is sometimes found near the coasts and in the seas of Guinea, where is it thought to come from? If sea turtles are seen off the coast of Guinea and if they are caught, in what manner, in what season, and what species they are. From the produce of foreign fisheries If some merchants from the ports of Europe bring to Guinea and the neighbouring coasts of Africa some species of goods from foreign fisheries, what trade is done in the country. Where do these kinds of goods come from and what nationality are the sailors and merchants who trade in them? What kinds of goods do those who bring such goods to Guinea load there, and could the trade be profitable? If coral is brought there, where does it come from? Any details that may be relevant to this matter. Rocks and shells. Are the coasts of Guinea covered with many shells? Which species are most prized and which are found in greatest abundance, and do the coastal inhabitants use them for food?

What species of fish do the Negroes and other inhabitants catch during the year on this coast of Africa? Is all the fish they catch consumed solely by the fishermen, or do they trade some of it? What species of fish are caught in the rivers of Senegal and Gambia and other estuaries? Is there a fixed season for fishing the fish caught there, or are they fished throughout the year? Is the coastline rich in fish, and if so, what species? Are there many mackerel and sardines, and if so, what species, and are they commonly fished off the coast of Guinea as they are further north towards Cap Blanc? Whether whales are often seen off the coast of Guinea and whether they sometimes wash ashore. Whether there are large numbers of porpoises. Whether extraordinary sea monsters are seen or have been seen on occasion. Whether any have been seen or caught that resemble what might be called tritons and mermaids. Note their shape and appearance and the time when this happened. If fish women are caught in the seas of Guinea or in the lakes and rivers, note anything curious, true and unusual about this catch. If ambergris is sometimes found near the coasts and in the seas of Guinea, where is it thought to come from? If sea turtles are seen off the coast of Guinea and if they are caught, in what manner, in what season, and what species they are. From the produce of foreign fisheries If some merchants from the ports of Europe bring to Guinea and the neighbouring coasts of Africa some species of goods from foreign fisheries, what trade is done in the country. Where do these kinds of goods come from and what nationality are the sailors and merchants who trade in them? What kinds of goods do those who bring such goods to Guinea load there, and could the trade be profitable? If coral is brought there, where does it come from? Any details that may be relevant to this matter. Rocks and shells. Are the coasts of Guinea covered with many shells? Which species are most prized and which are found in greatest abundance, and do the coastal inhabitants use them for food?

What species of fish do the Negroes and other inhabitants catch during the year on this coast of Africa? Is all the fish they catch consumed solely by the fishermen, or do they trade some of it? What species of fish are caught in the rivers of Senegal and Gambia and other estuaries? Is there a fixed season for fishing the fish caught there, or are they fished throughout the year? Is the coastline rich in fish, and if so, what species? Are there many mackerel and sardines, and if so, what species, and are they commonly fished off the coast of Guinea as they are further north towards Cap Blanc? Whether whales are often seen off the coast of Guinea and whether they sometimes wash ashore. Whether there are large numbers of porpoises. Whether extraordinary sea monsters are seen or have been seen on occasion. Whether any have been seen or caught that resemble what might be called tritons and mermaids. Note their shape and appearance and the time when this happened. If fish women are caught in the seas of Guinea or in the lakes and rivers, note anything curious, true and unusual about this catch. If ambergris is sometimes found near the coasts and in the seas of Guinea, where is it thought to come from? If sea turtles are seen off the coast of Guinea and if they are caught, in what manner, in what season, and what species they are. From the produce of foreign fisheries If some merchants from the ports of Europe bring to Guinea and the neighbouring coasts of Africa some species of goods from foreign fisheries, what trade is done in the country. Where do these kinds of goods come from and what nationality are the sailors and merchants who trade in them? What kinds of goods do those who bring such goods to Guinea load there, and could the trade be profitable? If coral is brought there, where does it come from? Any details that may be relevant to this matter. Rocks and shells. Are the coasts of Guinea covered with many shells? Which species are most prized and which are found in greatest abundance, and do the coastal inhabitants use them for food?

What species of fish do the Negroes and other inhabitants catch during the year on this coast of Africa? Is all the fish they catch consumed solely by the fishermen, or do they trade some of it? What species of fish are caught in the rivers of Senegal and Gambia and other estuaries? Is there a fixed season for fishing the fish caught there, or are they fished throughout the year? Is the coastline rich in fish, and if so, what species? Are there many mackerel and sardines, and if so, what species, and are they commonly fished off the coast of Guinea as they are further north towards Cap Blanc? Whether whales are often seen off the coast of Guinea and whether they sometimes wash ashore. Whether there are large numbers of porpoises. Whether extraordinary sea monsters are seen or have been seen on occasion. Whether any have been seen or caught that resemble what might be called tritons and mermaids. Note their shape and appearance and the time when this happened. If fish women are caught in the seas of Guinea or in the lakes and rivers, note anything curious, true and unusual about this catch. If ambergris is sometimes found near the coasts and in the seas of Guinea, where is it thought to come from? If sea turtles are seen off the coast of Guinea and if they are caught, in what manner, in what season, and what species they are. From the produce of foreign fisheries If some merchants from the ports of Europe bring to Guinea and the neighbouring coasts of Africa some species of goods from foreign fisheries, what trade is done in the country. Where do these kinds of goods come from and what nationality are the sailors and merchants who trade in them? What kinds of goods do those who bring such goods to Guinea load there, and could the trade be profitable? If coral is brought there, where does it come from? Any details that may be relevant to this matter. Rocks and shells. Are the coasts of Guinea covered with many shells? Which species are most prized and which are found in greatest abundance, and do the coastal inhabitants use them for food?

What species of fish do the Negroes and other inhabitants catch during the year on this coast of Africa? Is all the fish they catch consumed solely by the fishermen, or do they trade some of it? What species of fish are caught in the rivers of Senegal and Gambia and other estuaries? Is there a fixed season for fishing the fish caught there, or are they fished throughout the year? Is the coastline rich in fish, and if so, what species? Are there many mackerel and sardines, and if so, what species, and are they commonly fished off the coast of Guinea as they are further north towards Cap Blanc? Whether whales are often seen off the coast of Guinea and whether they sometimes wash ashore. Whether there are large numbers of porpoises. Whether extraordinary sea monsters are seen or have been seen on occasion. Whether any have been seen or caught that resemble what might be called tritons and mermaids. Note their shape and appearance and the time when this happened. If fish women are caught in the seas of Guinea or in the lakes and rivers, note anything curious, true and unusual about this catch. If ambergris is sometimes found near the coasts and in the seas of Guinea, where is it thought to come from? If sea turtles are seen off the coast of Guinea and if they are caught, in what manner, in what season, and what species they are. From the produce of foreign fisheries If some merchants from the ports of Europe bring to Guinea and the neighbouring coasts of Africa some species of goods from foreign fisheries, what trade is done in the country. Where do these kinds of goods come from and what nationality are the sailors and merchants who trade in them? What kinds of goods do those who bring such goods to Guinea load there, and could the trade be profitable? If coral is brought there, where does it come from? Any details that may be relevant to this matter. Rocks and shells. Are the coasts of Guinea covered with many shells? Which species are most prized and which are found in greatest abundance, and do the coastal inhabitants use them for food?

What species of fish do the Negroes and other inhabitants catch during the year on this coast of Africa? Is all the fish they catch consumed solely by the fishermen, or do they trade some of it? What species of fish are caught in the rivers of Senegal and Gambia and other estuaries? Is there a fixed season for fishing the fish caught there, or are they fished throughout the year? Is the coastline rich in fish, and if so, what species? Are there many mackerel and sardines, and if so, what species, and are they commonly fished off the coast of Guinea as they are further north towards Cap Blanc? Whether whales are often seen off the coast of Guinea and whether they sometimes wash ashore. Whether there are large numbers of porpoises. Whether extraordinary sea monsters are seen or have been seen on occasion. Whether any have been seen or caught that resemble what might be called tritons and mermaids. Note their shape and appearance and the time when this happened. If fish women are caught in the seas of Guinea or in the lakes and rivers, note anything curious, true and unusual about this catch. If ambergris is sometimes found near the coasts and in the seas of Guinea, where is it thought to come from? If sea turtles are seen off the coast of Guinea and if they are caught, in what manner, in what season, and what species they are. From the produce of foreign fisheries If some merchants from the ports of Europe bring to Guinea and the neighbouring coasts of Africa some species of goods from foreign fisheries, what trade is done in the country. Where do these kinds of goods come from and what nationality are the sailors and merchants who trade in them? What kinds of goods do those who bring such goods to Guinea load there, and could the trade be profitable? If coral is brought there, where does it come from? Any details that may be relevant to this matter. Rocks and shells. Are the coasts of Guinea covered with many shells? Which species are most prized and which are found in greatest abundance, and do the coastal inhabitants use them for food?

What species of fish do the Negroes and other inhabitants catch during the year on this coast of Africa? Is all the fish they catch consumed solely by the fishermen, or do they trade some of it? What species of fish are caught in the rivers of Senegal and Gambia and other estuaries? Is there a fixed season for fishing the fish caught there, or are they fished throughout the year? Is the coastline rich in fish, and if so, what species? Are there many mackerel and sardines, and if so, what species, and are they commonly fished off the coast of Guinea as they are further north towards Cap Blanc? Whether whales are often seen off the coast of Guinea and whether they sometimes wash ashore. Whether there are large numbers of porpoises. Whether extraordinary sea monsters are seen or have been seen on occasion. Whether any have been seen or caught that resemble what might be called tritons and mermaids. Note their shape and appearance and the time when this happened. If fish women are caught in the seas of Guinea or in the lakes and rivers, note anything curious, true and unusual about this catch. If ambergris is sometimes found near the coasts and in the seas of Guinea, where is it thought to come from? If sea turtles are seen off the coast of Guinea and if they are caught, in what manner, in what season, and what species they are. From the produce of foreign fisheries If some merchants from the ports of Europe bring to Guinea and the neighbouring coasts of Africa some species of goods from foreign fisheries, what trade is done in the country. Where do these kinds of goods come from and what nationality are the sailors and merchants who trade in them? What kinds of goods do those who bring such goods to Guinea load there, and could the trade be profitable? If coral is brought there, where does it come from? Any details that may be relevant to this matter. Rocks and shells. Are the coasts of Guinea covered with many shells? Which species are most prized and which are found in greatest abundance, and do the coastal inhabitants use them for food?

What species of fish do the Negroes and other inhabitants catch during the year on this coast of Africa? Is all the fish they catch consumed solely by the fishermen, or do they trade some of it? What species of fish are caught in the rivers of Senegal and Gambia and other estuaries? Is there a fixed season for fishing the fish caught there, or are they fished throughout the year? Is the coastline rich in fish, and if so, what species? Are there many mackerel and sardines, and if so, what species, and are they commonly fished off the coast of Guinea as they are further north towards Cap Blanc? Whether whales are often seen off the coast of Guinea and whether they sometimes wash ashore. Whether there are large numbers of porpoises. Whether extraordinary sea monsters are seen or have been seen on occasion. Whether any have been seen or caught that resemble what might be called tritons and mermaids. Note their shape and appearance and the time when this happened. If fish women are caught in the seas of Guinea or in the lakes and rivers, note anything curious, true and unusual about this catch. If ambergris is sometimes found near the coasts and in the seas of Guinea, where is it thought to come from? If sea turtles are seen off the coast of Guinea and if they are caught, in what manner, in what season, and what species they are. From the produce of foreign fisheries If some merchants from the ports of Europe bring to Guinea and the neighbouring coasts of Africa some species of goods from foreign fisheries, what trade is done in the country. Where do these kinds of goods come from and what nationality are the sailors and merchants who trade in them? What kinds of goods do those who bring such goods to Guinea load there, and could the trade be profitable? If coral is brought there, where does it come from? Any details that may be relevant to this matter. Rocks and shells. Are the coasts of Guinea covered with many shells? Which species are most prized and which are found in greatest abundance, and do the coastal inhabitants use them for food?