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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 
BUREAU OF BIOLOGICAL SURVEY 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 
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ADDRESS REPLY TO 
CHIEF, BUREAU OF BIOLOGICAL SURVEY, 
AND REFER TO 
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Dr. Alexander Wetmore, 
c/o American Consulate General, 
Lavalle 341, 
Buenos Aires, Argentina. 
September 21, 1920. 
Dear Dr. V/etmore: 
V/e are forwarding herewith a statement from the Treasury 
Department which is self-explanatory. 7/e have acknowledged this 
statement and have explained the circumstances under which you are 
working in order that the delay in the receipt of these reports 
may "be understood. 
Very truly yours. 
Acting Chief of Bureau. 
Inclosure 8578. 
