MAR 1 1955 
Sr . I(®c<»ate 
»iy«e%0r, IllAO 
faa^Bial, l«lgiaa Goi3^ 
B®ar Dr, ligceatej 
Our Dr, Waldo L. SchKitt baa written yon briefly regarding 
his tepeading visit to the Belgian Congo with a small gronp 
reprenentlag this Institution on the Sslthaoaiaa-Bredta 
tion. expedition i« prlmrily Interested in eolleetii^ and 
steidylag the invertebrate life of the Congo, chiefly sites and 
tichs, and their host plants and animals, as well as Crustacea, 
and other small forms of life. It is hoped that It may be poss- 
ible for yon to accomodate them in the gnest hon.se or houses a.t 
yotJT station for two nights about April 23 and 34, Should there 
be any cteng© in the expedition*® plans. Dr. Schmitt will apprise 
you at the very earliest oimortunlty, and otherwise Inform you of 
the progress of the party. She ps:rty, as at present constituted, 
consists of four peoples Dr. Seheitt, Br, Idward Bafe«r, scarolo- 
glst of the United States Department of A^leiilture, and Dr. Roy 
hymen Seacton, physician and photographer, and hl« son. Boy lyman 
Sexton, dr., as assistant photographer, fhey will be travelling 
in two automobiles, with chauffeurs and a ^ide provided by Mr. 
Brlc fhomton?-Dalliy of Butavu.* 
Any assistance or Gourtesles extended to the party would be 
mcto ai^reclated by this Institution. 
Cordially yours. 
leonsi^ Caraicteel 
Secretary 
