cost lt$3 francs apiece. I shall be glad to pay as much or even a bit 
more for two more and shall not object paying duty at this end so that 
you can ship them insured parcel post. The photograph which is enclosed 
pictures the several things I bought the Bredins and which ray wife also 
fancies. A wooden figure like the head of the lady on the left would 
likewise be welcome. It cost k 00 francs but came from Stanleyville. 
Please, only do this for me if you can find the time, otherwise not. 
On an off chance that you can, I enclose four $10. American Express 
Company checks that I still have kicking around. If there is anything 
left after the first three purchases, you might pick up 2 or 3 of those 
carved faces (in middle of photo) . I paid 320 francs for three of them. 
I would like to make my wife as happy as Mrs. Bredin seemed to be with 
the things they received. As Bredin wrote me some days ago, Mrs Bredin* s 
chief problem was to find a suitable place in the house for them. But 
please listen, — if what I am asking is too big an order let it ride. 
I was tempted by your imminent homecoming but am forgetting that you 
folks will be busy as beavers packing and rather fully concerned with 
your own problems. If convenient to get the things I mentioned, okay, 
if not, okay too. 
Next Monday the National Geographic Society will start running 
through our motion picture film. Let's hope that they find enough of 
it to their liking so that they may want to show it at one of their 
Friday evening lectures. 
It's nice to know that we may see you folks soon again. Best 
ever to you all, the McGregors, and our other mutual friends in 
Leopoldville and the Belgian Congo. 
Sincerely, 
Waldo L. Schmitt 
Head Curator 
Department of Zoology 
Encs. 
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