UNITED STATES 
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE 
BUREAU OF COmERCIAL FISHERIES 
P. 0. Box 630 
Pascagoula^, Mississippi 
FeUruary 25^ 1958 
Dr. Waldo S. Schmitt 
Researph Associate 
Smithsonian Institution 
United States National Museum 
Washington 25_, D. C. 
Dear Dr. Schmitt: 
Thanks for your letter of February 22. I am glad 
to hear that the tuna longline gear has arrived safely and 
in time. 
I am equally sorry that I did not get to see you 
last month. Short visits are always unsatisfactory. 
Best of luck on your expedition; it soimds quite 
fascinating^ and we will he most interested in hearing about 
what shows up. 
Best personal regards. 
Sincerely yours^ 
1 ullis^ Jr.^ Chiefs 
G ies Exploration 
and Gear Research 
