COM M ISSIONERS 
F. M. NEWBERT 
m. J. Connell 
e. L. Bosqui 
EXECUTIVE OFFICER 
Carl Westerfeld 
Fish and Game Commission 
OF CALIFORNIA 
SACRAMENTO 
Sept. 13,1918. 
Dr. Alexander Betmore, 
Gridley , California , 
Dear Dr. Y'etmore:- 
\7e have received yours of September 12th. 
For a long time I have advocated investigation by 
someone who was not ’-mown or identified with gun 
clubs or any one really interested in duck shooting. 
I have induced the Commission to have Dr. Bryant of 
the University of California, make the investigation 
and file a report of his observation. I really 
think that a report from him will be of more value 
and will be looked upon with more consideration than 
it woxxlci coming from any deputy of the Fish and Came 
Commission, more especially so if it is possible to have 
your cooperation in compiling such a report. Dr. 
Bryant expected to leave for V'illows on Friday or 
Saturday. 
Mr. Hewbert expects to leave Saturday moiling, 
in company with Denuty Ricketts, for a trip extending 
into a week and I have placed at yours and Dr. Bryant's 
disposal our Deputy T. ’7. Birmingham of Red Bluff who will 
arrive in Billows Saturday night or Sunday morning. He 
has a five passenger Ford and this, with the assistance 
of Deputy Caprenter, will enable you and Dr. Bryant to 
change off and get over the ground wherever it may be 
necessary. I know you will give Dr. Bryant every 
assistance possible in making his investigation a 
success. Please advise me by 'phone or letter in the 
next Week as to your movements. 
Very truly yours, 
GlT*BJS 
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