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June 16, 1931 
Oral Rafael L. Trujillo, 
President of the Dominican Republic, 
Sant la 60 de les Caballeros, 
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I'y dear Sir: 
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I beg at this time to sake acknowledgment of 
your courteous ponaiasion of April 7 last for my invastigatIons 
in the fatma of the Dominican. Republic on behalf of the Smith¬ 
sonian Institution, I was most courteenaly received at the • 
border on my entry into the country, and everywhere found the 
Of your government friendly and helpful. 
I came especially to visit the island of Beata, 
going there by sailboat from Barahona, Excellent collections of 
birds, reptiles and other objects were made there which are most 
valuable and useful to us, adding appreciably to our knowledge of 
the distribution of li e in this region. 
Permit me to say that your courtesy and assistance 
in those matters has been, most sincerely appreciated. With 
expression of thanks, I remain 
Respectfully yours, 
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Assistant Secretary. 
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