November 30, 
Tli« Honorable 
The Secretary of State 
Washington, S.C, 
1 have the honor to infora you that on or about December 28, 
1956 Br. Alexander Wataore, Research Associate of the Smithsonian 
Institution, will leave Washing ton to go to the Canal 2bn@ and to 
the Republic of PanaaC on official work for the Institution con- 
corned with scientific studies on the distribution and variation 
among birds of that area. The work will bo in continuation of 
other similar investigations that Dr. Watmors has carried forward, 
and will cover a period of approximat«ly three and on® half months. 
It will be appreciated if the American IMsassy in PanamS may 
be informed in this natter. In his previous studies in the Republic 
of Pentad, the Embassy has had the kindness to obtain for Dr. 'rfetsore 
a certificate from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs recognizing his 
work. So other facilities arc required. I say add that our national 
Museum has many close connection® with the Rational Museum of Pans®!, 
which is under the direction of Dr. Alejandro Meades Pereira. 
The studies concerned will be entirely scientific and will 
provide farther information on the ornithology of Panaad, to the 
mutual advantage of scientists in PanamA and in our own country. 
Tne work, m indicated, is official on behalf of the Smithsonian 
Institution and the United States Motional Museum. 
Dr. Wetsnore will be accompanied by Mrs. Wetraore as his assistant. 
Sincerely yours. 
Leonard Carmichael 
Secretary 
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