January 7, 1944* 
Edward J. Kelly, 
Major and Superintendent, 
Metropolitan Polio® Department, 
Washington, D.C, 
My dear Major Kelly; 
X bog to advise that it is necessary for 
me to proceed abroad on official business for the Smithsonian 
Institution, 
It will be much appreciated if X may be 
provided with the customary certificate of good character from 
the Metropolitan Police Department here. X beg to ask that such 
a certificate be furnished. 
With appreciation of your attention, X am 
Very truly yours, 
A. Wetmore, 
Assistant Secretary. 
Ip 
