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February 
; ^ 1926. 
My Dear Mr. Chrysler: 
The Smithsonian institution acknowledges with 
thanks your generous, gift of funds to finance an expedi¬ 
tion under the auspices of the National Zoological Park 
for the purpose of making a scientific collection of live 
animals, birds and reptiles, to be placed on exhibition 
in the Park. This is the first expedition of its kind to 
be undertaken by the Zoological Park, and is, for zoological 
pqrks, a unique enterprise which should result in a rreat 
deal of benefit, both to this and other Institutions. It 
will be the most extensive expedition to be undertaken by 
the Smithsonian since the Smithsonian-Hoosevelt Expedition 
for big game to Africa. 
I wish to assure you of my sincere appreciation 
for vhat you have done. 
Very sincerely, 
SH aRI-P 
Mr. Valter Chrysler, 
/o Chrysler Motor Company, 
New York City. 
q, n 1 
Secretary. 
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