2 . 
I ’phoned a friend of mine tonight in Havana regarding the 
Passport and will hear in the morning regarding the information 
and photos I will need to take into Havana for this. I am on 
very good terms in Havana with the Consular Officers of both the 
Dutch and French governments so this should expedite the matter 
of visas which will presumably he required. I have never had one. 
Hope all your shipping plans work out satisfactorily. I can- 
not say offhand whether or not the Alcoa Runner touches at Havana, 
but can easily find out. 
I can't thank you enough for all your help and kindness. I 
just can't wait to meet up with all you fine people at our rendez- 
vous *. It all seems like a wonderful dream come true to me. 
Was pleased to see that Bill Clench thou^t sufficiently well 
of my collection specimens of the family Cymatild ae , to use seven 
specimens for the plates in the recent number of ^ohnsonia”. I 
had loaned him my entire collection of this group. As a result of 
this last nimiber, I received a request from Dr. Gunnar Thorson, of 
Copenhagen, for the loan of a particular specimen vhlcdi showed 
the nuclear whorls in perfect condition. He wanted to make comparison 
with some pelagic larval forms taken on a recent expedition made by 
his country. I of course took much pleasure in immediately comply- 
ing wi th the request. 
No news about another visit from Mr. du Pont. He has certain- 
ly not missed any good weather in Varadero however. This is the 
worst winter here that anyone can rementoer, but of course this 
coes for the entire southern part of the U. S. too. 
CD 
Ruth joins me in sending you our fondest wishes. 
Most sincerely 
