Department of Entomology 
U.S. National Museum 
NHB MS 165 
27 September 1991 
Sr. Paul Rodriguez 
2nd Secretary for Science Affairs 
Cuban Interest Section 
Embassy of Switzerland 
FAX : 202 : 7978512 
Dear Sr. Rodriguez : 
Re : Luis Miguel Hernandez, Entomologist 
Institute for Systematics and Ecology 
FAX : 537 62-5604 
I have tried every avenue I know to speed the issuance of a Visa from the 
British government, but without success so far. I talked with officials 
at Government House on Tortola, reported the schedule change for Miguel's 
travel, but they were unable to contact their agency in Cuba. They would 
admit him with a FAXED request, but he needs the visa to get to Jamaica. 
I am grateful for all you have done to help us through this trying situa- 
tion, but am at a loss now as to how to proceed. 
If you know anything else that can be done, please let me know. If you 
will let Miguel know where we stand, I would appreciate it. I will tell 
the travel agent to hang on to the reservations until the last possible 
moment , but time is running out and 1 have much to do clearing up details to 
permit my own travel and work. 
I do regret the trouble this has caused, and hope somehow that things will 
turn out so that he will be able to join us. 
Sincerely yours. 
Margaret S. Collins 
