August 28, 1963 
(Mrs.) Maryanna Sme1low 
Research Secretary 
Division of Birds 
Smithsonian Institution 
Washington 25, D. C. 
Dear Maryanna: 
I hope that by this time you have received our rather 
choppy report on experience number one in the grid study. 
The numerous typing errors are mine, and I hope that they will 
be forgiven on the basis that I am avowedly not the worlds 
greatest typist. I would appreciate hearing general reactions 
to this report, and all suggestions for future reports will be 
most welcomed. I felt that it was best to give more in the 
way of a general summary on the research work and a listing 
of all data obtained. It is my personal opinion that it is 
too early to begin drawing conclusions, although I have 
formulated several "theorys” which I hope to test out on 
future trips. The personal aspect of the trip, such as 
cooperation of the officers and crew etc., I have left to 
Bill Wirtz to fill in. 
As far as work in Oahu is concerned, I would like to 
have a report on what has been accomplished by various 
people such as Bob McFarlane. After one visit to the Bishop 
Museum I can see that things will become very chaotic unless 
I can find out what has been accomplished, and also what 
is most needed. 
Ken came through yesterday and I hope that by now he 
is well situated on Sand Island. Dr. Ely has not shown up 
yet, and I would like to know his arrival time and date if 
possible. 
Are you sending furthur personal for the September trip? 
I would like to know as soon as possible so that things can 
be arranged on board the 40. Before Bill left we had a talk 
about the type of people that are needed for this job. I 
well understand that it is impossible to shuffle people around 
so that everyone is satisfied, but I hope that you will 
condider the possibility of personality clashes which could 
disrupt the entire operation. 
Aloha fair maid of the east, and may the soft rustle 
of your typewriters notes waft gently along the route of 
the trade winds to my eagerly awaiting eyes. 
Patrick J. Gould 
