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January 18, 1950 
Maj. Gen. Willis H. Hale, 
Ninth Air Force, 
Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. 
Dear General Hale: 
Your letter of 3 January came through promptly, 
and I appreciate sincerely your attention in forwarding 
my own communication to Brigadier General R. Beam at 
the Albrook Air Force Base. In the last few days I have 
heard from General Beam who has been most kind in 
offering me the facilities at the Albrook Officers Club, 
and with the assistance in travel by water to the Rio Chiraan 
which I will need for this present trip. I expect now to get 
away on February 4. My field outfit goes forward by ocean 
freight today. 
The past ten days have been fully occupied with our 
annual meetings of the Board of Regents and with appearance 
before the House Appropriations Committee, which will 
account for my not having replied to your letter earlier. 
Tomorrow I have the sad duty of attendance at 
General Arnold's funeral. 
I am looking forward to the coming trip to Panama and 
will be certain to let you know as to the results. 
Sincerely yours, 
A. Wetmore, 
Secretary. 
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