July 3, 1952 
Colonel Philip D. Coates, 
Headquarters, Albrook Air Force Base, 
P. O. Box 55, 
Albrook Air Force Base, Canal Zone. 
Dear Colonel Coates: 
I greatly appreciated yours of 30 June and to learn 
that you have ntiade the acquaintance of Dr. Zetek. I know 
that he will be happy to arrange for you to go to Barro 
Colorado Island whenever you desire. 
The memorandum relative to the jeep that you have 
kindly placed in storage for the Smithsonian is duly noted. 
I had noticed the rust beneath the paint, which means that 
the car will have to be reconditioned next season. It is 
very good of you to place the car in storage, and I understand 
fully that the necessary renovations are beyond your authority. 
I will expect to take care of those myself this coming season. 
It is a relief to me to know that the car is in safe hands. 
During our conversation when I saw you last, I spoke 
to you also relative to a survival manual, and a list of the 
birds of Barro Colorado Island, that we had published. 
Copies of these go forward to you under separate cover 
with my compliments. 
Thanking you for your attention and looking forward 
to seeing you this coming January, I am 
Very sincerely yours. 
hs 
A. Wetmore, 
Secretary. 
