January 29, 1944. 
Mr, H* Wm Dorsey, 
Administrative Assistant to the Secretary, 
Smithsonian Institution. 
Dear Mr, Dorsey: 
la obtaining accomodations for the trip on which 
Dr. Joseph P. E. Morrison is to accompany me as assistant, 
the only puilta&n accommodation available was one bedroom for 
the two oi' us. As the simplest manner of handling the 
transaction I took this on one transportation request signing 
for it in ray own name. The cost, which is 019#1O, should be* 
charged half against my travel and half against Dr. Morrison’s 
account under the income of the U. i. Abbot Fund whenever this 
transportation request comes to us for payment. 
Very truly yours. 
A. Uetraore, 
Assistant Secretary. 
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