NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION 
WASHINGTON 25, D.C. 
Me Mur do Station 
December 6, 1962 
Dear Dr. Schmitt; 
I am writing to let you know what progress I have made with 
your request for items that will be needed for the Palmer Peninsula 
survey. Perhaps you have had an opportunity to talk with Dr. Wohlschlag 
in Christchurch and if so he has probably provided you with the info- 
rmation already. 
1. The fish traps may be available, but the laboratory 
manager would like to know what type of fish traps 
you will need? Please let me know as soon as possible* 
The line, buoys and weights are not available here at 
the station, however they may be available aboard the 
Edisto, as yet I have not had an opportunity to check 
with the ship. 
2. The lab can provide the two tow nets, however they are 
very short of line and I suggest that you try to obtain 
this item in New Zealand. 
3. At the present time the lab is also short of formalin 
and here again I suggest that you obtain this item in 
New Zealand. They will have a resupply of formalin 
coming in on the Arneb , but that may be too late for 
your purpose. 
k* They have no Hexamine here at McMurdo. 
5* Two dozen vials are available and will be provided. 
6. Two dozen bottom sample bottles are available and will 
be provided. 
7# The small roach type traps can be made here and will be 
provided. 
I failed to mention the geological hammer and the pack sack, 
both of these items are available from our field supply stock and 
will be provided as requested. 
I regret that we can not be more helpful from this end, but I 
expect that Eddie Goodale can be of assistance to you in obtaining 
those items on your list which are not available here at McMurdo. 
Please let me know what type of traps you will need. I will 
attempt to contact Edisto to-day and find out if the line, buoys 
and weights will be available from the ship stock. 
My best regards to everyone at Christchurch, hope to see you 
and Jack down here before too long. 
