HEADQUARTERS SIXTH AIR FORCE 
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL 
A.P.O. N0.825.C/0 POSTMASTER 
NEW ORLEANS, LA. 
25 January 1946 
MAJ. OEK. LAKE I £ IQRSTAD 
AC-AS-b Pentagon Building 
Washington, D. C. 
My dear Larry: - 
I have just received your letter of 17 January 1946 pertaining to 
Dr. Wetaore, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. 
As you know, rapid demobilization has made it mandatory to curtail 
operations considerably, and Jaque Auxiliary Airfield is now on a care¬ 
taker status. At present, there is only one officer and one enlisted 
man at J&que. These two men attempt to maintain minimum operating fa¬ 
cilities and with the assistance of a native ” cook”, prepare their own 
meals. There are in addition, about fifteen maintenance civilians (na¬ 
tives) . 
All necessary requirements, such as screened shelter, sanitary fa¬ 
cilities, beds (6.1. cots), bedding, mosquito nets, tableware and cook¬ 
ing utensils are available. 
The Post Exchange has, of necessity, been closed, but cigarettes, 
razor blades and other personal needs are flown down to Jaque as required 
Jaqu* is accessible by boat and airplane. An airplane makes the run be¬ 
tween Albrook and Jaque twice a week, carrying mail, food and supplies. 
An Aircraft Warning Station is located an hour and a half away by 
jungle path, and two enlisted men are at present assigned there for care- 
taking duties. Dr. Wetmore may desire, from time to time, to stay there 
(facilities are adequate), although it is suggested he make Jaque his 
main operating base. 
It is suggested that Dr. Wetmore plan to de-plane at Albrook. If 
authority is given for Dr. Wetmore and his assistant to travel by mili¬ 
tary aircraft, we can fly them to Jaque on the regularly scheduled mail 
run. The flight takes about fifty minutes in a C-45* 
Certain standard types of jungle equipment issued to troops can be 
made available to Dr. 'etroore and his assistant if desired. Aside from 
personal effects, clothing, equipment and special scientific equipment 
he may need, it is believed everything else can be provided and is avail¬ 
able, either here at Albrook or at Jaque. 
