SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION 
UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 
December 2, 1940. 
Dr. ViJaldo L. Schmitt, 
Curator of Marine Invertebrates, 
U. S. National Museum. 
Through; Dr. L. Stejneger. 
Dear Dr. Schmitt: 
Your letter of detail of August 6, for service 
with the Fish and Wild Life Service of the Department 
of the Interior, is hereby extended to December 21, 1940 
when you will return to your official station at 
Washington, D.C. 
Very truly yours 
V^A.’ Wetmore, 
Assistant Secretary 
