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Monti GV!’ ^ ^ 4110*110+. P. R IQ PA 
Dear Dr. Schmitt: 
At last I have received a sign of life from you with the handsome 
collection of entomological books and separates. Accept my most sincere 
thanks for them. Especially Leng's Catalogue and Col. Casey’s Memoirs 
have afforded me one of the greatest pleasures. 
Through Dr. Metcalf I knew of your safe arrival in the States and 
that everything was all right with you and your worthy family. Also 
through Dr. Metcalf and letters from Dr. Wetmore I have learned that 
the six birds had arrived in good health and that a female had laid an 
egg. Pity that everything was a little expensive, but for a possible 
future sending we already have the necessary experience. 
I have already a month ago asked for my retirement from government 
service and the pension that goes with it. I hope to get it because I 
have all my friends who have political influence on my side. However 
it takes from two to three months here. 
Everything is going awry in the Institute of Fisheries, and the 
Government intends to close it. Mr. Bazzano has not been there for 
some time, and the board of trustees does not trouble itself with the 
undertaking, which does not bring any money or utility, but many head- 
aches to the government people. When you come hither, I will tell you 
everything verbally. I never expected to see such strange things in 
my life. 
If I can be useful to you here in any manner, you know already that 
I am willingly at your disposal. 
V\flth renewed thanks for the books and separates sent, and saying 
"hasta la vista" to you, I remain yours sincerely. 
Juan Tremoleras. 
