HEADQUARTERS CARIBBEAN AIR COMMAND 
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL 
IN REPLY 
ALBROOK AIR FORCE BASE, C. 
29 December 1948 
Hr. Alexander Wetmore 
Secretary, Smithsonian Institute 
Washington 25, D. G. 
Dear Dr. Wetmore; 
I am happy to learn that Dr. and Mrs. Stirling left today for 
this area. I$r Aide will meet them upon their arrival and I will offer 
to put them up at Albrook Air Force Base until their departure into the 
field. 
I can assure you that I will be very happy to help them and you 
in ary way to facilitate your interests. The jeep will be ready upon 
their arrival and one for you. 
Best personal regards. 
Sincerely, 
WILLIS H. BALE 
Major General, U.S.A.F. 
Commanding 
