April 5, 1944* 
Lt. Col. S. W. Leavens, 
Headquarters Box 1000, 
A.P.O. 827, 
c/o Postmaster, 
New Orleans, La. 
Dear Col. Leavens: 
Perhaps the General has told you that I wrote him announcing 
my safe return to Washington, and also acknowledging the weight of his 
advice regarding return to this city beiore April. His words were we^l 
chosen since I found a half inch of ice in the bird bath this morning" 
and thought longingly oi the pleasant early morning temperatures in the 
place where I saw you last. 
When I came across from the project I turned over to Lt. Sobel 
the four pieces of baggage that I was bringing out with me; these in¬ 
cluded a locker trunk cratedj a fiber case of 3 pec linens crated; and a 
wooden box of specimens. These three articles came through very promptly 
in good condition and I appreciate your attention regarding them. 
,4npheiP ier ® v?as also with these a duffel bag, dark green in color 
12x36y mth handles on the end and side, closed at the end by means of a 
small chain that, was locked. This contains my camp bed consisting of 
lightweight down sleeping bag, a small pillow, an air mattress, a couple 
of sheets, mosquito bars, and a couple of pieces of light canvas. To date 
this has not arrived. 
I mentioned this in a letter to Col. Woodward a few days ago so 
that possibly it has been found. If not I would appreciate search being 
made for it since I would have difficulty in replacing the outfit at the 
present time. It was marked with a tag bearing my name. I saw the bag in 
question unloaded on the wharf- with the other pieces. There were various 
bags of laundry put off at the same time and I wonder whether possibly the 
bag in question might have been inadvertently confused with thesdjl 
materials have all come through in fine shape and I appreciate 
aving them here as they will be available for study, and for the preparation 
of a report which I can complete whenever Dr. Morrison is through and comes 
up with the rest of the materials. 
I have appreciated your many kindnesses to me and hope that I 
may see you sometime later here in Washington. With my kindest regards I 
am v e» , 
Sincerely yours, 
A. Wetmore. 
Assistant Secret 
