Whereas it is very prejudicial to the kingdom that the fishing ships do not carry back to Great Britain the Complement of Men they bring out; many of them being Enticed away to other places and others left in this Country. All Masters of Fishing Ships are therefore to take notice that it behoves them to be very careful to carry home the number of men that they bring out, (except in cases of death) otherwise they will be liable to be prosecuted on their return.

All Fishing Admirals are to enjoin the Masters of Fishing Ships Bye Boat men and Inhabitants to take the greatest care in curing their Fish with good Salt and a sufficient quantity, and in preparing, Ordering and husbanding the same that it may be well received and Esteemed at the several places to which it may

be carried for Sale.- And the said Admirals are to Report to me the names of such persons as do not attend to this Admonition, in order that the Governor may may (sic) be informed thereof.

Whereas the different Species of Birds which frequent the Shores of Newfoundland and adjacent Islands have been found very useful, not only by their being a Warning in Fog to Vessels that they are near the Land, but upon many occasions for Food and Bait,- And His Majesty having signified his Royal Will and pleasure that the most effectual means should be taken to prevent their being destroyed. All Persons are strictly forbid destroying the Birds on this Coast and adjacent Islands except for Food or Bait. And if any persons are found offending, they will be apprehended and sent to St. John's in order to be Tried for the Offence; And the Feathers found in their Custody will be seized and Confiscated.

Given under my hand on board His Maj. Ship Rose this 7th July 1789-