Finneran, Lee 
Filed: SjfkMiitocstigxx-Belgian Congo Expe 
March 3> 
Mr. Lee Finneran 
Detroit Aquarium 
Belle Isle, Michigan 
Dear ■Ir. Finneran: 
My secretary has told me of your kindness and courtesy 
during your telephone conversation with her this afternoon. 
She informs me that j^-ou will make every effort to find some- 
one to undertake the construction of the physiological light 
traps which we so desperately need. It so happens that our 
own shops are working on other equifanent for the expedition, 
as well as carrying on their regular assignments for the 
institution. For these reasons they cannot undertake tne 
construction of the light traps in time for our departure. 
If you are so fortunate as to be able to find some 
person to do the job for us and can ship any or all of the 
four light traps (minus batteries) to us by March 18, we 
will be most grateful. Feel free to send thera by air if 
necessary, \4e will pay all expenses as soon as you bill 
us. 
Thank you again for your consideration. 
Sincerely yours. 
Waldo L. Schmitt 
Head Curator 
Dept, of Zoology 
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