ibbrnary 26* 1926. 
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Attention of Dr. Stltohell. 
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1. Tho OMthaonian Institute is preparing to send an 
exposition to Africa under the direction of Dr. fte II. JJtnn. 
Director of the National SeolOgloal Park. This will bo one 
Of the most extensive expeditions which the Smithsonian In¬ 
stitute has undertaken* sad sine® funds for as undertaking 
of this kind art always more or lass United* any assistance 
which can be furnished by other activities of the Government 
will bo greatly appreciated. 
2. Pursuant to our oonvarsat ion yesterday* inforaa- 
tion is desired as to whether the freed®en*a Hospital oan 
cooperate with tho Ttoithsonian Institute to the extent of 
assisting in the preparation of a nodical kit for tho ex¬ 
pedition. Madlena supplies arc required for six non for 
approximately six months in the field. Dr* Stsan suggests 
that the following articles be included in tho kit; 
Boric sold 
Argyrol 
Ossoara - 5 gr. 
ATlntol powder 
(iuinlne muriate 
Hydrochloric acid 
Bismuth 
Iodine 
Iodine swabs 
Oastor oil 
Ground areoa nut 
Oapsules* gelatine* 8 {pr. empty 
Strychnine* l/40 gr. 
Dim tape 
Bandages 
Vaseline 
b - f - i powder 
Black fly ointment 
Pomsnganato crystals 
o-p pills ; jF 
Hypodermic sets 
Antiseptic soap 
