THE FOREIGN SERVICE 
OF THE 
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 
American Consulate General, 
Leopoldville, Belgian Congo, 
July 25, 1955. 
Dr, VJaldo L, Schmitt , 
Head Curator, 
Department of Zoology, 
Smithsonian Institution, 
Washington, D, C, 
Dear Dr. Schmitt: 
Thank you for your two long letters, both dated July IS, 
regarding the mfortunate consequences of your failure to 
check in with the Customs at Usumbura prior to leaving the 
Congo. None of us had any thought that you did so delib- 
erately and were sure that there would be some reasonable 
explanation. 
The Customs authorities are presently looking into 
the matter and we xd.ll keep you .informed of developments 
as they occur. 
I am glad to know of your safe return and that the 
results of 3 ^ur expedition were satisfactorj'-. We all 
remember 3 rour party with great pleasure. 
Sincerely yovirs. 
