February 21, 1950 
Dr. Alexander Wetmore, 
c/o Canal Zone Biological Area, 
Drawer C, Balboa, Canal Zone. 
Dear Dr. Wetmore: 
Your letters were most welcome. We had begun to wonder 
if there had been some delay in your plans when no word was received. 
Of course you know the time seems so much longer at this end. 
As per your instructions of February 13, the publications 
requested were sent to Hermano Apolinar Angel, Mrs. S. W. Parish 
and Senor don Joaquin Carrizo. 
Mr. Stewart of tile Geographic called and thought you might 
like to know that the exposures on the black and white are very good. 
The first batch of prints were brought down yesterday. He will let 
us know later about the color. 
The first requisition toward the $3, 000 to be spent for 
photographic equipment has gone through for $317. 32. Had you 
planned to pay this from the Photo Fund? 
Most of the news about people in the Institution has been sad. 
Perhaps Mr. Graf has told you the following. Mr. Bryant died on 
February 10 of a heart attack; Dr. T. Dale Stewart had a paralytic 
stroke and is still in the hospital; and Mr. Howard injured one of his 
vertebra recently in a fall, and he may have to wear a cast. 
Evidently Dr. Abbot has become more incensed about the 
new road arrangement. Mr. Horn from the Park Service and two other 
gentlemen were here today to talk to Mr. Graf, Mr. Oliver and Dr. 
Keddy. It seems that Dr. A. has taken the matter up with a Congress¬ 
man (they would not disclose his name) and the Park Service has been 
asked why this has been done. I believe Mr. Graf will write you about 
further developments. 
To make you appreciate even more how fortunate you are 
to be in that climate, yesterday and today have been our coldest days 
this winter--14° in the suburbs and 19° in the city at 7:00 a. m. 
Thank heavens we have not had the snow that was promised for today. 
Best regards to you and Mr. Perrygo-hope you are 
meeting with great success and that all goes well. 
Sincerely, 
