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October 27th, 1933 
AIR MAIL 
Dr. Waldo L. Schmitt, 
U . S. National Museum, 
Washington, D.C. 
My dear Dr. Schmitt :- 
I am glad to tell you that the proposed trip 
south is definitely assued providing we can obtain the proper 
personnel in the way of scientists. This letter I would ask that you 
also keep confidential as none of the plans are being given out 
here as yet. 
It is proposed that we leave about jibe first 
of the year, going to Socorro Island, somewhat off the t^p of 
lower California; thence south to a point near TenacatitVt Prom 
there hauling straight out to sea, possibly touching Clippei*ton 
Island and one other island, the name of which I have forgotten. 
Prom there probably going direct to Galapagos. The plan is not to 
stop so very long in the Galapagos unless extremely desirable; 
thence possibly to Guayaquil and back up the coast, stopping at 
various bays and islands, to Panama which we would have to reach in 
approximately 35 days on account of water. A very brief stay in 
Panama, and then up the coast of Central America, stopping at such 
places as Culebra Bay and a number of '’such place as might be 
considered desirable. The proposed trip would require about two 
months, but might be extended longer if the yield were good on the 
Central American coast, the problem being to put in all of the time 
at the very best places, saving some waste movements by eliminating 
one stop at Panama. 
The Captain has asked me to ascertain if you 
would be able to accompany the ship. He would be so glad to have 
you along. Should you be able to sxipply someone whom you knew and 
whom you felt would be of assistance to you in the handling of your 
specimens as they are brought up the gangway, or help you in 
collecting, although I believe the part on board the most important 
possibly, it would be satisfactory. Or, we might find someone here 
similar to Ray Elliott, who could be developed by you for that 
purpose . 
The Captain has further requested that of the 
names of men whom you deemed desirable on such a trip, which you 
mentioned in your last letter, that you immediately contact at least 
one or possibly tv/o whom you would consider the most desirous and 
who wouli do the most good on such a trip with you, to find out if 
they can go. 
I have been doing considerable work lately 
with dredges and rather anticipate being able to supply a dredging 
