SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION 
UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM 
WASHIN6TON, D. C. 
January 2, 1942. 
Dr. Waldo L.Schiaitt, 
Curator of Marine Invertebrates, 
U. S. National Museum. 
Through: Dr. L. Stejneger, 
Dear Dr. Schmitt: 
Herewith I an giving you a copy of a memorandum 
just received from Mr, Paul C. Daniels, Assistant Chief, 
Division of the American Republics, which is for your 
information only, and is to be held confidential. 
Please inform me immediately should Jiny possibility 
arise for such a trip as is mentioned since it is noted that 
we have to inform the State Department concerning this. 
Assistant Secretary 
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