by protecting this locality, now nationally owned, from in jury and 

 encroachments. Not as one interested in the immediate local- 

 ity, however, but rather in the wild life of the Atlantic sea- 

 board, I appeal to you to obtain this appropriation. 

 With great respect, I am 



Faithfully yours 

 (Signed) George L. Ingraham 



Hon. Swagar Sherley, 

 Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, 

 House of Representatives, 

 Washington, D.C. 



