ADDRESS OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS TO 
THE SECRETARY OF STATE 
WASHINGTON, D. Ci 
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 
WASHINGTON 
Dear Dr. Wetmore: 
On behalf of the Acting Secretary of state, I am 
very pleased to acknowledge your letter of April 16, 
1S4-8 concerning the cooperation you received from the 
atathor it ies of the Government of Panama in the biological 
investigations the Smithsonian Institution recently 
completed in panama. It was thoughtful of you to 
report this to the Department of State. 
A copy of your letter has been sent to the American 
Embassy at Panama for its information. 
Respectfully yours 
Robert P. 'loodward 
Acting Director for 
American Republic Affairs 
\ 
Dr. A. Wetmore 
Secretary 
Smithsonian Institution 
Washington 25, D.C 
