Institution in Great Britain, on which, they are allowed a 33 
per cent commission, and they, of course, also receive a com¬ 
mission on any publications ordered through them by the Institu¬ 
tion and its branches. As Exchange agents the firm has been 
paid $900 per annum, and in addition the Institution pays the 
expenses of carriage on all sendings made through this firm for 
the Exchange Service. 
Should your inquiries confirm our belief that Wheldon & 
Wesley's condition is such that a change should be made, I should 
be glad to have you authorize some other firm which in your judg¬ 
ment is competent to satisfactorily carry on the work to take over 
the agency on July 1 next. We can later furnish such further de¬ 
tailed instructions as may be necessary. 
In this connection it occurs to me that you may wish to 
consider the following as possibilities: 
Chapman &. Hall, Ltd., 11 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, 
W C 2, who are the London agents of D. van Nostrand & Company. 
T. Fisher Unwin, Ltd, 1 Adelphi Terrace, W C 2, a copy of 
whose letter dated January 5, 1912, intimating a desire to become 
the Smithsonian agent in this regard, is enclosed. 
G. E. Steohert & Co., 2 Star Yard, Cary Street, W C 2. 
B. F. Stevens & Brown, 4 Trafalgar Square, W. C. 2. 
Edw. G. Allen & Son, Ltd., 12 & 14 Grape Street, 
Shafts bury Avenue, W C 2. 
These are simply mentioned as suggestions for your con- 
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