October 21, I 955 
Mr. 3 , Bruce Bredin 
P. 0 , Box 87 
Wilmlogton, Belatmre 
Dear Mr, Bredlai 
Thaok you for your letter of October I 7 , and for 
tbe InfortaatlOQ about the FREELANCE, As you say, this 
ship certainly sounds ideal for the purposes of the 
trip. 
The proposed expedition has been discussed vith 
Dr, Schmitt, and be has agreed to serve as leader of 
tis® Smithsonian Institution group and to be responsible 
for making whatever arrangements are necessary. He 
will contact Mr, Nicholson to determine the practica- 
bility of starting at St. Thicm»s and ending at Barbados 
- visiting the lesser known islands on the way. 
Dr. Schmitt feels that it should not be difficult 
to stop at Tortola should it be possible for me to 
4oin the ^t>up at St, Thomas, If this stopover can be 
arranged, I certainly hc^ I shall be able to take 
advantage of this wonderful opportunity to visit the 
Island tdiere some of my ancestors resided. 
After he has correspoMed with Mr, Nicholson, 
Dr, Schmitt will get in touch with you. 
Best personal wishes. 
Sincerely yours, 
I«onard Carmichael 
Secretary 
ViLSchmitt : JEGraf : wtah 
