attached to its loss, fust the hope that it will last through the readings 
we want to take. Apparatus of that sort is expensive, but the aata are 
worth all mia more of the original cost. 
If I call crowd in a Wassermaan test, I shall do so for Dr, 
Palaer’s information, md I shall mention tills to Dr. Fraser, Man ter, 
and Taylor, Just at present, I am getting the dentist to give la© a once- 
over, and the oculist as well. 
My outfit is rapiciy nearing cuapletioa and I hope to express 
it out of lashing ton on the EOth. A seek should see it unloaded at your 
aock, I expect that all of us will be there at least two days prior to 
sailing. If I csn mi-ixe it, I will be there perhaps half & day before 
r. 
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them. 
I m. getting more enthusiastic about the prospects for scientific 
this year, and right now I feel like cheering when I think, a'bout 
The best of good wishes and good luck to you' ajia Captain Hancock. 
Siacarely, 
IV ' 
siLbtIhic 
L, Scruaitt, Curator, 
Division of Marine lavertebrat- 
