SI Bredin Society Ids. Exp. 
fr. Leonard Garmichael March 11# 195? 
Waldo L. Schmitt 
Smithsonian Bredin Society Islands Expedition 
I hope w® can forward Mr. McCoroiaughey the first month's payment for the 
rental or charter of the "Mar era" however it is considered. This would be a 
check for $3,00G. In case of further question, could not Mr. Hanson long dis- 
tance Mr. John S. Pottinger (insurance agent) in Dayton? The telephone company 
surely will be able to locate him if a person to person call is made. 
I do not know how else our letter to Mr. McCennaughey should be worded 
beyond what I originally prepared for your signature , —the letter attached to 
this memorandum. It may be that Mr. Hanson would help out with a draft if 
requested especially after talking with Mr. Pottinger. 
