itoigust 20, 1938 
Captain S. H. Barker, U.S.N. 
tl.S.S. Houston 
Havy Yard 
Horfolk, Virginia 
Bear Captain? 
I arrived home safely with ny plunder. The President called 
me up shortly after I got to the Museum to inquire as to the fate of 
the collection, and I was able to assure him that everything was in 
good shape. The f rosea fish proved to be one of the best collections of 
1 ain't begin to thank you and your staff and personnel of the 
Houston enough for all that they did for me. 1 had a grand time, and 
scientifically a most profitable one. I have asked our Director to con 
vey his appreciation of the assistance that the Navy rendered me as a 
representative of the Smithsonian to the Secretary of the Navy. It mis 
a grand cruise and I hope that I may have the opportunity and pleasure 
of going with you again. 
My very best good wishes to you and yours. 
Sincerely, 
«LS:XMc 
ifalfto L. Schmitt, Curator, 
Division of Marine Invertebrates 
