Dr. Thomas R.Howell 
2 
10/19/56 
Personally I think that January is a better month to visit 
Tonosi than December, Our rainy season usually lasts until 
about the end of December. Rain itself is not so bad but the 
roads, or what are know as roads, and trails are very bad, 
mud being our prinpipal product. North Winds usually start 
by the end of December and they dry out the roads much faster 
than the sun. However this would make no differance at all, 
as far as making any arrangements are concerned. 
Also I would be very glad to meet the Doctor,although 
I am not interested in birds, have been a real admirer of the 
Smithsonian Institution since I was a small boy and would 
like the chance to hear more about it from one who really knows. 
You can write me at any time, but if it is anything 
that needs haste it would be better to write Helen by airmail 
and she can advise us by telegram. 
Any supplies Dr. Wetmore needs for his camera or other 
equipment should be brought with him as there is little 
that can be purchased in this part of the country.Also 
if he is a cigar or pipe smoker, he should bring his 
own choice as nothing but cigarettes are available here. 
Am sendingcopy of your letter, and also of this one 
to Helen so she will be informed in case you or Dr. 
Wetmore should write her. 
With our best regards 
H. L. Peck 
Tonosi 
Prov. de Los Santos 
Rep. of Panama 
HLP/JHA 
