At Utive in the Province ol Panama, the Stirlings found 
a new archeological culture featured by unpainted pottery 
decorated with elaborate designs depicting various animal themes. 
At Barriles in Chiriqui they encountered another culture that 
promises to furnish an important link between what we know of the 
ancient peoples of Central America and those of Panama, in 
Veraguas they examined about 40 deep tombs and made a fine 
collection of pottery. Their excavations constitute the first 
scientific work of this kind in any of the areas mentioned. The 
results will add greatly to our perspective not only on the 
archeology of Panama but on that of Central America as a whole. 
Without your assistance it is obvious that the scope of these 
studies would have been greatly reduced. 
I must mention also the successful results obtained during 
the helicopter reconnaissance in the Rio Tigre area which 
enabled speedy completion of work that would have taken much 
time and labor otherwise. 
The reconnaissance flight that you Jjpve me up the Bayano 
Valley has given me a clearer view of this remote and interesting 
area, X feel that I shall never be content until 1 have been up there 
on the ground, a feeling that has grown since I have returned to 
Washington as I have read of the little that is known of the Cuna 
Indians of this area and of their territory. 
May I say also that all of us have greatly appreciated the 
courtesies afforded us, through your kind interest, in the Officers 
Club at Albrook Field. This made a most pleasant and comfortable 
place from which to plan our work and to return when the field 
studies were completed. 1 wish to mention especially the friendly 
attentions received by all of us at the hands of Captain L. D. Snell 
of your office. Captain Snell was personally interested in our work 
and in carrying out your instructions did everything possible to 
forward it. 
You are very kind to tell me that you would be pleased to^ 
learn of our plans for further scientific investigations in Panama 
next year. These will develop later on and I shall be sure to let 
you know at the proper time regarding them. Any work that we do 
would necessarily come in the dry season. 
Thanking you again for your attention, and with my kindest 
personal regards, I am 
Sincerely yours, 
A. Wetmore, 
Secretary. 
