January 30, 1951 
The Honorable, 
The Secretary of State, 
Washington 25, D. C. 
Sir: 
I beg to advise that about the tenth of 
February I plan to go to Panama on official 
work for the Smithsonian Institution. In 
accordance with this, may I ask that my official 
passport No. 7099 be validated for this journey. 
With appreciation of your attention, 
I am 
Very truly yours. 
hs 
A. Wetmore, 
Secretary. 
