V. E. B. NICHOLSON & SONS 
TRAVEL SERVICE 
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YACHT CHARTER SPECIALISTS 
P, O. BOX 103 
St. John’Sy 
Antigua i B. W. I. 
COWnDR. V. E.B. NICHOLSON, O. B. E. , R. N. 
D. V. NICHOLSON CABLE ADDRESS 
R, A. NICHOLSON TRAVEL" ANTI GUA 
March 3rd, 1 959 
Dr. Waldo Schmitt 
Smithsonian Institution 
Washington 25, D,C, 
Dear Dr, Schmitt, 
I have your letter of February 25th for which many thanks, I 
had completely forgotten about the longlinel 
Yesterday I called the local steamship agents and they have a 
small freighter leaving Antigua on March l 0th, so I will pack it all 
up and send it on. It will take five days, I will also send the large 
collecting tub which couldn't fit in any corner of the "Caribee" when 
she left Antigua, I think we will have to buy more flag poles in Trini 
dad, as they would be a bit difficult to ship, but I may try to send 
them. 
The "Dayspring" will be able to stand bor for a short period so 
that we may be able to use any equipment and recharge any bottles we 
may have. Where would you like her for that purpose? Tobago is too 
far for her to come for such a short time, Barbados has no really 
reefs, I think. She could stand by in Antigua easiest of all. Let 
me know what you think, 
I note all your remarks of hotel and time of arrival, I expect 
to arrrive in Trinidad about 5:00 p,m, on Monday March 30th by BWIA 
and 1*11 stay aboard the **Caribee** that night. Next day I'll help 
you and the captain get things ready, 
I think that's all to arrange. It's almost time to leave now! 
All the best to you both , 
