NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION 
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR 
Washington 25, D.C. 
DEC 2 ? 1962 
Captain Edwin A. McDonald , USB (Bet. ) 
Arctic Institute of Worth America, 
Washington Office 
1530 P Street, N. W. 
Washington 5, D. C. 
Dear Captain McDonald : 
It is a pleasure to forward to you a copy of the grant amendment 
tional Science Founds 
activity of the U.S. Antarctic Research Program entitled , ”A Spe- 
cial Study to Determine Suitable Sites for a Scientific Station in 
the Palmer Peninsula Area, Antarctica. " 
The ' understa-din -s" set forth in Dr. Kelly's letter of October 5. 
15o2, shall appl: in the present amendment. 
We a:re confident that the support provided in the amended grant 
will enable you to advance success. filly your contribution to U.S. 
science in Antarctica. 
Sincerely yours. 
vli 1 l im J , Bol A * in s 
Associate Director 
( International Activities ) 
Enclosure 
Mr. Robert C. Fay lor 
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