Jiane 19 1953 
Mr. Eugene 
Executive Secretary 
Pan sms. G&nal Government. 
Dsssr Mr* Lombardi* 
As you ktiowj I)r» Alexander wetiTiore> Tormerly Secretwr^ 
«f th© Smithsonian Ii;8citation, and now Eesearcb Associate, Is engaged In 
a long-term study ©f the birds of Pam-ma end the Canal lone* This in- ^ 
volvas the migrants, especially those from south of here, saad this In .urn 
involves a careful study as to the 1-entity of these, and to be able t® do 
this, he must collect a few s-.-ecimens for study. 
Me will appreciate very much the authorisation to- collect for scient-.iis 
purposes in the Canal 2one, valid for one yesT, 
All specimens collected go into the collections of the ilnlted utates 
fetional Kiiseum, 
Thank you. 
With kind regards 
sincerely yours 
Jsifcrs 2 *1. 91*; 
