Harsh 19, 1931. 
Dr, Alexander leteore, 
e/o American Consul, 
Port-aa-Ihrt®©© , Haiti. 
Dear Dr. letisore: 
I have just !aed «' talk with Hr, Maxon today, in which 
he brought up th© case of Dr, Skafta and, the fivm bandit® &t 
plant specimens which he had prepared to smd to this Institu¬ 
tion, bat which following his death were seat to Sweden, Mr. 
i&xon is Tory anxious to take preliioLa&ry steps to find whether 
It will not be possible to obtain these plants at the price 
which had been previously paid. Dr, Henan for other specimen®. 
This price was fifteen (15#) cents per specimen, and Hr. isxon 
estimate* that there are probably three or four thousand speci¬ 
mens in the five bundles. Hr* Saxon farther states that in all 
probability, the negotiations could not be made in time to pay 
for them out of this year 1 ® appropriation, so it will probably 
be a matter to figure on for next fiscal year. 
Mr, Saxon stated that we could either take this matter 
up through the Banish Minister or he could first write to the 
Swedish botanist, who is a good, friend of hie and who could 
probably indicate something regarding these shipments. The 
matter »&y be more or lees delicate beoftus © Dr. Stoma my have 
exceeded hi© contract .In sending plants to the institution pre¬ 
viously. 
I understand that you have given this subject some con¬ 
sideration, and I would be very glad to be guided by your views 
in the matter, first as to whether the subject should be taken 
up at all, and if so, just what approach should be made. In the 
meantime, we will not take any action until we hear fro® you. 
Very truly yours. 
Associate Director. 
jagings 
