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What I need to know is charter cost per week for three, or for 
four weeks, what this includes , and some idea of extras, whatever 
they may be, food, laundry, port fees, and what not. 
If a charter boat is not to be had, can you give me some idea 
of transportation charges via inter island boat, a freighter or 
copra boat? Food for island sojourns other than in Papeete wa 
should carry with us, I m advised, as there isn’t much to spare 
elsewhere due to population pressure. For living in Papeete, what 
would you think a reasonable, or should I say safe, per diem to 
use as a basis for estimate? How far in advance does one need to 
make hotel (?) or boarding house reservations? Of course, if we 
can obtain a charter vessel, the lodging and subsistence should 
take care of that problem. 
I would appreciate any information that you can dig up for me 
without too much inconvenience to yourself. Have I given you enough 
to go on? 
Kindest regards to you and yours, 
Sincerely, 
Waldo L. Schmitt 
Head Curator 
Department of Zoology 
WiS seek 
