Brig. General Emil C. Kiel 
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February 5, 1951 
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Last year, through the kindness of General Hale, I wa s 
taken by crashboat on February 15 to the town of Chiman on the 
boundary of Darien where I made a long trip into the interior 
mountains, the boat returning by appointment on April 3 to bring 
me out* In other years I have covered other areas through 
similar assistance from the Air Force* 
The information secured I consider to be of definite 
value in our understanding of local jungle conditions, in addition 
to its scientific data from the exploration of new areas. I may 
add that also it has led to better understanding with the people 
of Panama. 
With the hope that my present proposal may have your 
approval, I remain 
Sincerely yours, 
A. Wetmore, 
Secretary. 
