October 26, 1951* 
Mr. Leon Canova 
National Geographic Society 
16th & M Sts., N.W. 
Washington, D. C. 
Dear Mr. Canova : 
As you will see from the enclosed correspondence, 
I am anxious to get an early response from the Society 
regarding the possibility of its contributing a 
photographer to the contemplated expedition. I do know 
that things of this sort take some time, but the sooner 
I can get an answer the happier we shall be. There is 
so much to arrange and so many letters to write to 
our correspondents in the Congo region and in Belgium. 
As I mentioned to Mr. LaGorce, I shall be glad 
to come and talk things over with him at any time. 
Meanwhile, if he is at home, co old you send this 
letter out to him by messenger? This would be 
appreciated. 
Sincerely, 
Waldo L. Schmitt 
Head Curator 
WLSrLHc Department of Zoology 
