Dear Femald:- 
13 Brown Street, 
Providence, K.l. 
March 9, 1925 
I have been thinking over your Newfoundland proposition of last 
Friday. Much as I should like to participate in the trip I. feel that I 
ought not to undertake it, entirely aside from the probability that I would 
have considerable difficulty in getting the necessary ’’leave without pay" 
from Government work during the busiest part of our season's work. 
Dr. Metcalf tells me that if I decide that I want to go he will do his very 
best to obtain the necessary leave, although he admits he probably would 
encounter difficulties. However, 1 certainly appreciate having been offered 
the opportunity of becoming a member of the party. 
Sincerely, 
J. FiiAfinCLIirCOlLINS 
