HEADQUARTERS 
ALBROOK AIR FORCE BASE 
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING OFFICER 
'P- ’SS' 
ALBROOK AIR FORCE BASE, C. Z. 
30 June 1952 
Dr* Alexander Wetmore 
Smithsonian Institution 
Washington^ D* C* 
Ity dear Dr. Wetmore: 
It is high time that I was answering your note which 
you left with the book on birds on the Is-tiimus of Panama upon 
your departure from this station. I have found much of interest 
in the book and enjoyed it very much* I am particularly interested 
in game birds* as I indicated to you, and I found several included 
in this book. 
Since your departure I have made bbe acquaintance of 
Mr* Zetek, who is most interesting and I certainly enjoy knowing 
him* 
I am enclosing a copy of a letter from my transportation 
officer who has placed your jeep in storage* Ihe comments made by 
him do not appear to be serious defects in the vehicle* I would 
be glad to repair the defects* but I am afraid I do not have the 
authori'ty* The vehicle has been well "pickled" and should be in 
fairly good condition upon your return* I look forward to resuming 
oiur acquaintance upon your return* 
1 End* 
Cy Itr fr 
Ttans Off 
dtd 1 Apr 62 
erely* 
PHILIP D. COATES 
Colonel, TJSAF 
