Varadero 
March 13, 1958 
Dear Dr. Schmitt: 
Thank you so much for your two recent letters. 
It was very thoughtful of you to forward me the information 
regarding a means of communication from Antigua in case the nec- 
cesity should arise. Ruth is very pleased to have this of 
course, 
I have ;)ust completed my typhoid shots and will he vaccionat- 
ed tomorrow. Will have proper proof of this in the form of 
medical certificates. Also have my passport. 
Have all my equipment in readiness for packing now, and I 
don’t think it will weigh much. The heaviest piece is the Needham 
scoop and I was surprised to discover that it weighs 6 lbs. approx; 
thought it was heavier. 
I have made new reservations, now confirmed, to go to Porto 
Rico via Miami. It is not only cheaper but more comfortable than 
the Havana route. I leave Miami on the 20th via Pan American, 
flight #441 at 9:15 a.m. 
Sorry to have delayed answering your letters but I have been 
working like mad to get everything in order before leaving. Sick- 
ness in the office staff did not help either. I hope you get this 
before you leave. 
I was certainly most profuse in my thanks to Bruce wfoen he 
was so kind to invite me at Xanadu earlier this winter, I later 
wrote him thanking him for your narrative of the 1956 expedition 
which I was of course delighted to receive. This will give me an 
opportunity to memorize the names of a number of people who will 
be on the forthcoming trip. 
Am experiencing sleepless nights anticipating the pleasure of 
our forthcoming trip and just can*t wait till we all meet at St. 
Thomas before too long. 
With repeated thanks for all your kind ess and thoughtfulness 
which has been so helpful. 
Sincerely, 
