834C. IN REPLY TO LETTER NO. 
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ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO 
Commissioner of Fisheries, 
WASHINGTON. D. C.” 
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Ibpariamtf of (Eomotm? atth Uakor 
BUREAU OF FISHERIES 
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February 16. 1911. 
Mr. Waldo L. Schmitt, 
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General Assistant, Pt earner ALBATROSS, 
Washington, I). C. 
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As it is exx>ected the "Albatross" will start on an 
expedition to Lower California about the 21st instant, 
you are directed to join the vessel, report to the Com- 
manding Officer, and assume your suties as general assist- 
ant. Luring the above mentioned cruise the scientific 
work of the vessel will be under the direction of Dr. 
C. H. Townsend, and you will be guided by his instructions 
On the conclusion of this work you will be furnished with 
further instructions, as necessary, as to your duties on 
board. 
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Respectfully, 
Acting Co ram is s i o n e r . 
