NOT FOR PUBLICATION 
Jan. SO, 1954 
Dr. A.. y\fetffiore 
U. E. National Museum 
Vt'ashingtonjD. C. 
Again at Charles Island after visiting Academy Bay, Indefatigable, 
Chatham, South Seymour Island, and Sulivan and James Bay, James Island, and 
Carago Bay, Albemarle. Dredged at all stops. Best results off Charles in 
sixty to seventy fathoms. Algae best at Post Office and Academy Bay. At 
this last place secured a recently hatched Galapago which now measures two 
and a half inches long on median linej weight two and half oimces. So far 
doing well. Shall try to bring back alive. Also obtained preserved alco- 
holic specimen of tiny one taken from cracked egg Just one and one half 
inches long. After two or three days Charles and short stop at Hook for 
dredging, will proceed Guayaquil which expect to reach about February third. 
Fine trip. 
Schmitt. 
