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KETTERING-OAKWOOD TIMES 
Times Square. .. .2980 Far Hills Avenue 
Dayton 9, Ohio TELEPHONE: WA 312*1 
January 16 
Dear Dr. Schmitt: 
I see no reason why Jack Randall shouldn't 
be a happy solution to the captain problem. Since he is 
familiar with the waters , and is also an ichthyologist , he 
should be ideal. 
In case he is not available, there is a com- 
petent man there who may be available. (I don't know 
about this at the moment but could find out pretty quickly, 
I think.) He is formerly the port captain, and has had 
extensive experience as boat captain in those waters. 
He is, furthermore, probably more reliable than others 
you might pick up down there. His name is Captain Carlson, 
and he's a very pleasant guy personally. 
Let me know as quickly as possible whether 
Randall can join you. If he can't, we'll find out about 
Carlson. 
j}s for the payment, I think it would be better 
to handle all our negotiations on this side of the ocean. 
I suppose we ought to have the usual yacht charter drawn 
up, but I don't care too much about this if you don't. 
I have insurance on the boat covering everything but the 
first $1,000 in damages. You are likely to have either 
no damage, or more than this. How about a provision that 
you will be responsible for any damages up to $1,000? 
(I'm speaking of hull damage now, not superficial damage 
to the decks, interior or anything like that.) 
If you want to send $3,000 for the first month, 
that would be fine. 
Let me know if you have any other problems. 
I certainly wish I were going with you '. 
Sincerely, 
James McConnaughey 
