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2 . Mr inquiry as to c^aj-tional mter storage tank wm siaiply 
to be sure that our buildiass do not outrun ©ur iiervices. flte 
voa4«» t^ks are about shot, and since wter- is a must m should be 
captain thi* m hare m adequate supply of rmln mter fat the Island. 
In aakii^ this statei«t I m sii^ly quoting scm® of your 
r^iarks to me. 
ig toilets, I hawe no 
Gh&m® the oms that 
Condition* fou. teosr mcafe 
particular preference except tiwei 
wA will keep in 
reqttir«» 2 .ts for 
4. As to the Chiiasaa Ifouse, it ulll need replacing at an esrly 
date, but since you haw lmt~proofi^ It,it will be acceptable until 
you mre ready to replace it. fMs is in accosdtoce mth your plans. 
5. The aaia bwHiiitg is in ^od condition, and idiHe int^or 
dhaages may be necee-sary, etpecially the use of fire-nisisting paintj 
upstairs, to be certida that a little car@lessi»S8 os W»e ^rt of 
persoaoel (dtoes not jsermit a big fire to start. InfOTaatlon on -Utese 
fire—resisting paints will be obtained. *So the best of knoeledge 
th^ are for iiierlor use, and we still h&re to secure a little 
infOTaation as to their holding up under tropical cojrfbLtions. The 
one OR (Jovens^nt schedule is probably not suitable, but we have 
advice from the Bureau of Standards and have sent out feelrrs fcr 
more Information. 
6. The question of priority about replacing the Chapaan House and 
the kitchen comes down to the point as to idiether we need laboratory 
space badly enou^ to live with the kitchen fixe hasard. If it goes 
