rector of the Depsrtrasnt in the absence of Dr. Mac'>oiigal. 



In the meantime, if you will let me know when you will be 

 repdy to have your co-^^r t ion begin, I shall be glad to in- 

 struct our Bursar to ;> . , — :rients in pccordpnce with your 

 wishes, both on account of your own conipensB tion and ihet of 

 your psslstpnt. Tince I understanJ thpt you hpve slready been 

 engp^^red to some extent in this work, if the oecretory of the 

 nstitution approves, your compensation raoy doto 

 frora the beginnin^i of the c^irrent year if desirable. T leave 

 this matter for your decision, however. 



Permit me to assure you of a warin personal interest in the 

 research you pnd your colleagues are to undertake and of a de- 

 sire to give you all ossistcnce prfjcticable fro^a the Institution' 

 office of administration. I have long known Dr. !iritton, ond I 

 am sure that he, ■')r. ;\PC'?>oxlQ^l nnd yourself will noke one of the 

 strongest teams available for such a fine field of work. 

 Very truly yours, 



( r. igned ] . - . oodwa rd . 



