V 
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE 
NEWARK. DELAWARE 
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 
27 March 1959 
Dr. Waldo L. Schmitt 
Smithsonian-Bredin Expedition 1959 
Dear Dr. Schmitt: 
Enclosed are five copies of a field guide to the 
genus Vasum . The bound copy is intended for your use in the 
field. The loose copies for whomever can use them: John Finlay, 
certainly; someone at Dr. Beebe’s or other laboratories, etc. 
Desmond might want a copy. Please use your judgement. I had 
ample copies run so that you can get extras easily, or refer 
other malacolcgists to the University. 
Incidentally, the guide is printed on 100^ rag con- 
tent paper. I would be interested to learn if this improves 
its durability under field conditions. 
My proposal to the National Science Foundation bounced, 
so a real contribution can be made by this year’s expedition 
members in adding to what was observed last year. I have enclosed 
a verifax copy of the rejection by NSF and our proposal, so that 
the members of the expedition would have the benefit of our obser- 
vations and plans. We intend to apply elsewhere for support, but 
this is a time-consuming process. 
Well, Bill called a few minutes ago to give me the 
final instructions on his classes at St. Andrews, and when I give 
this package to Dick, I will have wished good sailing and a happy 
expedition to two. Of course this applies to all: Mr. Bredin, 
yourself, John, Desmond, etc. I’ll be looking forward to hearing 
about the wonderful things I know the 1959 group will accomplish. 
Bon Voyage, 
Carl N. Shuster, Jr. 
Director, Marine Laboratories 
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CNS Jr :mgc 
