Feb. 23, 1911 
Dear 3irs 
I an very glad to learn from your letter of Feb. 
8th of the rapid improvement of your hand, and trust that 
you will not let your zeal for the work lead you into using 
it more than you should. 
In compliance with your request, a check for $200.00 
ia enciosed. Please sign the attached voucher and return it in 
the accompanying envelope. 
I congratulate you heartily on the gratifying progress 
you have made, notwithstanding the serious difficulties under 
which you have labored. 
Very truly yours 
GHAS. 8- WALCOTT* 
Secretary 
Professor II. Pittier, 
Smithsonian Expedition, 
Culebra, Canal Zone, 
Isthmus of Panama 
