It VJ3.B established last yea-r- that ixisoned. birds recovered readily 
Th.en ijlaced cn fresh watei*. You should cure as inariy as possible curing the 
comiiTg season in this way. Ihe birds not needed for lajoratoi'j' use 
or ejqjerhaents should be released after being rnaiiced uith the leg bands 
ir’ovided for this puip'ose. It is important to band as many as possible 
as from tliis scurce may be gained valuable d^ita on trie T^eiTranence of the 
cure and on the lines of flight of the birds duritig; migration. 
As time permits you should as usual collect specimens to improve 
our reference collections. Young birds in the dovm and duchs in eclipse 
plumage are especially desirable. 
Keep this office informed of your address tiiat nail and supplies 
may be forv.'arded to you, 
dith best wishes for a successful season, I rerain 
Yeirj truly yrours. 
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In Charge, Sconomic Isa'catigat ions . 
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