Dr. Stejneger received a letter from Professor 
Parr in which he indicated that as closely as he could 
figure the Associate Curatorship of Fishes would pay 
about f2800 net, following retirement deductions and the 
monthly furlough. Dr. Stejneger wondered whether it 
would be legitimate to indicate any possibility of pro¬ 
motion to Professor Parr in this connection. I told him 
that it would be rather dangerous to indicate anything 
of this kind, since we might get salary cuts above what 
we are now receiving, and at the present time, there was 
a ban against promotions which might be of indefinite 
duration. I pointed out further that.any reallocation 
to P-5 would require the obtaining of funds in the first 
place and your approval of the candidate in the second. 
I suggested to Dr. Stejneger, however, that Professor 
Parr should have no hesitancy in taking the examination 
since he would not have to accept the job. unless he want 
ed it. Not knowing how you feel as between Parr and 
Myers, I did not think it advisable to give, him any 
further advice on the subject, but I suggested that he 
could get in touch with you quite easily if necessary. 
As Mrs. Pearson has doubtless told you, the 
announcement of the examination, together with all 
necessary forms, were sent out to Mr. Myers as soon as 
the examination was announced. 
Mr. Mitman is busily engaged in lining up the 
exhibit for the Chicago Fair. He is doing some very 
intelligent work on the subject, and I think you picked 
the right man to be in charge of it. 
* 
Trusting that you will meet success in your 
work, I am 
Yours very truly, 
jeg-ms 
