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January 19, 1926. 
Saar Haveis: 
Tour letter w; e vety nice indeed. I thought 
that Mr. H would see the proposition in the same light as 
we do, and that Mr. 0 also would appreciate the fonts of 
the case, though, ©f course, I did not allow for the dis¬ 
sension of Mr# ?. However, I trust the latter gentleman 
will soon see it in the right light, and that we can get 
definitely started. 
There are certain points not brought out, per¬ 
haps, in my last letters, seme of vhich are; .* 
1. At this tins the Smithsonian Institution 
is starting its $10,000,000 drive, and has organised an 
excellent publicity bureau. Mr. Donald A. Craig, of the 
Hew York Herald Bureau, is in charge of this in Washington. 
This is in addition to all other publicity. 
2. The Smithsonian would recognixe this as the 
first contribution to their drive, and as such would he mid 
it widely. 
3. If possible, we ought to have some of our 
mSRibe rs in the fi dd by April. This would necessitate send 
ing them in Maroh. •,= ■ 
4. Pifty thousand dollars would certainly 
cover everything. Th<3 only possible contingency whereby 
we would require more fhnda would be if we ware to collect 
such an enor.tou3 collection of animals that $15,000 would 
not ps-y the freight# We might need more, but even in that 
case we could leave behind all but $15,000 worth. This is 
not at all a probable condition. Kven death, orthe wiping 
away of our particular outfit, would net increase anyone** 
liability. 
5. The motor truck of *hlch we spoke would 
at the end of our trip be presentsd to the Game Department 
of the Colonial Government, with all of our more bulky 
equipment. 
Our field outfit, including your paint (please 
