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headquarters for the work of such men as Harrington 
and a number of others that are now developing in this 
region, together with such new students as may come on 
and who would appreciate the opportunity to work in 
this field, as well as in the adjacent portions of 
Mexico when, if ever, it becomes safe to work there 
again* I think I should be very glad if it would 
turn out that I could spend three or four months of 
each year out here myself, for when I get rid of the 
exposition work and have my time again for research, 
I am very anxious to do some exploring in Lower 
California* 
Perhaps what I have outlined here will suf- 
ficiently inform you of the plans that I have been 
trying to formulate during the past few months until 
I can settle down to more careful analysis of the 
scheme. I want to assure you , however, that we 
have already been able to rally to the project an ex- 
ceptionally fine lot of men and women, who, I believe, 
will be disposed to stay with it clear through. 
With sincere regards, I am as always. 
Mr* Wm* H* Holmes, 
National Museum, 
Washington, L.C* 
Very cordially yours, 
ELH-t. 
