December 28, 1948 
The Honorable, 
The Secretary «f State, 
Washington 2$, D,C, 
Sir: 
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I beg to advise that early in February I expect to go to toe 
Canal Zone on-official business for the Smithsonian institution, and 
that while there 1 plan to make scientific studies concerned particu¬ 
larly with birds in the Republic of Panama# The work Is in con¬ 
tinuation of other similar investigations that 1 have made during the 
past three years in that area. I will be• accompanied by Mr# W. M, 
Perrygo of the United: States National Museum, as assistant, and will 
expect to spend about eight weeks in the field. 
My studies will be entirely scientific, and will be in continuation 
of recent work relative to the ornithology of i anamd that I have carried 
on since 1944# The results will be published ultimately where they will 
be available to scientists In Panama and in our own country. The work, 
as indicated above, is official on behalf of the Smithsonian Institution 
and the U. S. National Museum. 
It will be appreciated if the American Mission in.'Panama City 
may be requested to inform the appropriate department of the Republic 
ol oti fceimM #1 ih& Preside? o£ of tny proposed visit. 
In my earlier studies I have had toe honor of a certificate from the 
Minister of Foreign Affair# recognising our work. No other faculties 
are required# 
Your hind assistance in this matter will be most helpful* I am 
Respectfully yours. 
A . Wetmore, 
Secretary. 
