CARNEGIE INSTITUTION OF WASH I NGT JN 
WASHINGTON, D.C. 
March 25, 1924 
Dr, L. Schmitt, 
U. S, National Museijon 
Washington , D . C , 
My dear Dr. Schmitt: 
President Kerriam asks me to state that 
tentative plans relative to the operation of the 
Tortugas Laboratory during the summer of 1924 are 
being prepared. He is hoping that at the next 
meeting of our Executive Committee, -ydiich is sched- 
uled to take place early in April, definite author- 
ization with allotment of necessary funds may be ob- 
tained for the maintenance of the Laboratory during 
the months of June, July and August, 
time to issue official announcement on this subject, 
it may prove of convenience for you to know that pres- 
ent plans include provision for your accommodation 
at the Laboratory, in accordance with your recent ap- 
will provide definite word to those concerned, together 
with a complete statement of plans, including dates of 
sailings of the "Anton Dohrn" from Key West, 
While it is impossible, therefore, at this 
plicati on. As soon as our Executive Committee has 
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Administrative Secretary, 
