NOT FOR PUBLICATION 
Feb. 19S4 
Dr. A. Wetmore 
U. S. National Museiim 
Tfeshington, D. C. 
Left Charles Island daybreak thirty-first. Spent that day 
Gardner Bay, Hood Island dredging and otherwise. Capt. Eancoclc found 
there group of native fishermen from Chatham much in need of food and 
water. Judging from tortoises they had, latter are not uncommon on Hood 
and in a fair way to reestablish themselves if not molested or caught out 
They had over a dozen ranging from about twelve to fifteen inches long. 
Ce.pt. Hancock secured the lot for San Diego. At P. 0. Bay, Charles, Mr. 
Swett landed a porpoise. Have roughed out skeleton j what a job for want 
of salt. Is in alcohol complete but not perfect. Seems to be Tursiops 
gillii , male, nine and a half feet. Entire party best health and spirits 
Iirrive Guayaquil February third for stay couple days. Regards. 
Schmi tt . 
