the timber trees of 'anama. The subject is one of 
great practical importance at this time* 
I note what you say about presenting later 
to the Forest Service a set of all corresponding bo¬ 
tanical specimens, and would say that such action 
would be entirely agreeable to the Institution. 
Returning to the subject of wood specimens, 
I am not sure that you know the intention of the Mu¬ 
seum to build up a large collection of woods, intended 
more especially to represent such woods as are avail¬ 
able for marketing in this country. I mention the 
matter in order to indicate that whatever you may bo 
ablo to do in this line will be of much immediate 
benefit to the Museum. It is desirable to obtain 
specimens of sufficient size, so far as possible, to 
show the qualities and appearance of the woods in a 
manner that can be appreciated by the practical man. 
The botanical identification is, of course, also 
very important. 
f'ith best wishes, believe me, 
Very truly yours, 
Mr, H. Wittier, 
Culebra, Canal Zone. 
Acting Secretary. 
