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SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION 
UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM 
WASHINGTON. D. C. 
May 17, 1930. 
Dr. Alexander Y/etmore, 
c/o Dr. L. F. de Beaufort, 
Zoologisch Museum, 
Plantage Middenlaan 63, 
Amsterdam Centrum, 
Holland. 
Dear Doctor Wetmore: 
I received your letter a few days ago and was 
very glad to hear that you had been able to make valuable contacts and 
are in comfortable quarters. Am not surprised that you ran into snow 
as I presume you were in the mountains. 
Things here are moving along as usual, except 
that we have had some trouble in the Telephone room between the two 
operators. Doctor Bartsch is still here and has secured a suitable 
vessel at Miami for $550 including crew. Doctor Smith's collections 
have not arrived as yet. The efficiency ratings have all been made and 
will be ready for you on your return. 
The Budget work has been started, but cannot of 
course be completed until we get the financial statement from the Disburs¬ 
ing Agent about July 6th and the data from you as to the salary rolls for 
1931 and 1932. The Secretary approved all your supplementary items for 
1932. I have also added one step-up for 1932, as Doctor Abbot included 
step-ups for the other activities. These can of course be eliminated 
after your return if you do not think it advisable. 
With best wishes. 
Sincerely yours, 
DO tk & ■ ****£— 
