SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION 
UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 
November 6, 1940 
Dear Dr, Schmitt : 
Tile amphipods and mollusks arrived in good shape. I have 
identified the amphipods and the mollusks have been sent to Dr. Dartsch 
ivith the request that the na.mes be furnished as soon as possible. 
There are only two species of amphipods. All except one 
specimen are Ischyrocerus commensal is Chevreux. This species v>ras 
taken by the "Cheticamp Expedition in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, which 
was the second record of its occurrence. Your record makes the third. 
Chevreux’ s specimens ‘were taken off St. John’s, Newfoundland, in 150 m. 
and were found on a starfish (probably Grossaster popposus Bruz.). The 
Cheticamp specimens v/ere taken free, not comraensal. It is nice to 
have your fine series from the vrest coast. 
A single specimen of Qrchomenella pinguis (Boeck) was taken 
from the gills of the crab No. 477. 
The specimens which you sent to Yan Name, Miss Hyman, and 
Miss Hartman have been sent to us identified and in case you have not 
received their identifications Miss McCain is sending their reports 
to you. Hope you receive all these identifications in time to be of 
use. 
We are glad to learn that you are having such a successful 
**outing’* as far as specimens are concerned. It is too bad that you 
can get no news of v/hat is going on in this tired, sick old world, 
but I know you will Jump for Joy when you hear that your friend will 
be in the 7i1iite House for another four years, or perhaps eight, or 
perhaps twelve, or ad infinitmi. 
Cormvall’s initials are I. E. , and he is now at Cliffside 
P.O., Vemcouver Island, E. C. , Canada. 
Kelly went to the hospital today for his operation. He 
will probably be away at least six \7eeks. Trembly has promised to 
give us a substitute. 
With best wishes. 
Yours , 
