In reply to Letter No. _ 
Irpartutntf of (Extmutem an5 Cabur 
BUREAU OF FISHERIES 
Masljiugtnu 
April 22, 1911. 
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Mr. Y/aldo L. Schmitt, 
General Assistant, Steamer AlbatVoSS^ 
San Francisco, Cal. 
Sir: 
Upon the arrival of the Albatro ss at Chignik Bay it is 
desired that you assist Mr. H. C. Fassett with the reconnois 
sance of the Chignik lakes arid stream. Upon the completion 
of this work and the departure of the Albatross for the hali 
but survey you will be detached from the ship and remain at 
Chignik as assistant to Mr. Fassett who will conduct certain 
investigations there during the summer. 
Upon the completion of this work and the receipt by you 
of instructions from Mr. Fassett you will return to the ship 
Your necessary expenses of travel and subsistence will 
be refunded to you on presentation of proper vouchers. 
Respectfully, 
Through the 
Commanding Officer. 
