SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION 



UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM 



WASHINGTON, D. C. 



Mr. Deane 



May 17, 1921 



plants in this family, 



I was very much delighted to see that Dr. 

 Robinson was elected a member of the National 

 Academy a few weeks ago. 



This has been a very interesting spring on 

 account of the many scientific gatherings and re- 

 ceptions which haTe "been held, A few weeks ago 

 a delightful reception wad given the Secretary 

 of State and ^"^tq. Hughes at the Pan -American Building, 

 Then we had the reception to the Prince of Llonaco, 

 a brief address from Einstein and this week we are to 

 have a reception to Madame Curie. These have all 

 been extremely enjoyahle. 



We are all quite vjell. We shall he glad to hear 

 from you when you can take the time to write. 



Very truly. 



