HEADQUARTERS, ARMY SERVICE FORCES 
Office Chief of Chemical Warfare Service 
WASHINGTON 25, D. C. 
In reply refer to: SPCWU 
31 December 1943 
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Dr. ..lexander letmore 
Director, U. S. National Museum 
Smithsonian Institution 
Washington, D. C. 
Dear Dr. ..etmore: 
This vd.ll confirm verbal instructions given 
you this date relative to shipment of your material 
in connection with Special Project. 
It is understood that you have eleven packages 
having a cubage of approximately 55 feet, weight un¬ 
known. These packages are to be shipped via express to 
La., directed for shipment 0364, SPEC, and to arrive 
at New Orleans not later than January 4, 1944. 
It is presumed that this material will arrive 
at its final destination some time around January 15, 
and in concurrence with your desire expressed today, 
arrangements will be made for you and your assistant 
to leave as shortly after January 15 as you desire. 
Very truly your 
Q 
Lt. Col., CIS 
Special Projects 
PLEASE ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO “CHIEF OF THE CHEMICAL WARFARE SERVICE. WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON 25, D. C.” 
