December 24, 1943* 
The Honorable, 
The Secretary of State, 
Washington, D.c. 
I beg to advise that on or about January 10, 
1944 the Smithsonian Institution desires to send Dr. 
Joseph P. E. Morrison, Assistant Cur. tor in the Division 
of Moilusks, U. S. national Museum, through Mexico and 
Dr. Morrison, will serve as assistant to 
mo in connection with certain investigations of the Mar 
Department. 
I beg to ask that a special passport that will 
permit this travel be issued to Dr. Morrison. 
Respectfully yours. 
A. Uetmore, 
Acting Secretary. 
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