May 9, 1950 
Mr. Karl Curtis, 
P. O. Box 524, 
Gamboa, Canal Zone. 
Dear Karl: 
The package o£ stirrup® must have come north on 
a freighter since the parcel only reached my hands yesterday. 
I had begun to be worried about it until 1 talked to Mrs. Stirling 
who told me that her parcel from you had taken at least a month 
to come through, so that I did not write you about it as I had in¬ 
tended originally. The package came in good condition. I enclose 
herewith my check for $52. 53 in payment, being $51. 98 for the 
stirrups and postage, plus $0. 25 for exchange on the check. 
I appreciate your kindness, particularly the reduction in price that 
you have made. 
My journey home was uneventful as I came straight 
through by air on April 9 with three hours delay on the ground at 
the Miami airport. It was cool in .Florida and has been cool for 
most of the time since my return to Washington. However, spring 
now is well advanced. 
The collection of birds came through promptly about 
ten days after my own arrival. The specimens are ail unpacked 
and are about ready now to be cataloged. It is unquestionably one of 
the finest I have made and includes a number of kinds that we have 
never had before in the National Museum. I am delighted with 
them and am looking forward to their study. 
I have seen the Stirlings briefly but have not had a 
chance to visit with them. We are planning on getting together soon 
for a good old Panamanian evening. 
My visit with you and Mrs. Curtis was very enjoyable. 
I remember with much appreciation the ducks that were the center 
piece of the dinner. 
With my kindest regards, I am 
Sincerely yours, 
A. Wetmore, 
Secretary. 
Enc losure 
