EMBAJADA DEL ECUADOR 
WASHINGTON 
Octubre 
Siete 
1940 
Dr. A, Wetmore, 
Assistant Secretary 
Smithsonian Institution, 
T(7ashington, D. C. 
Dear Doctor V/etmore; 
I am very sorry to learn that I shall not have 
the pleasure of your visit until late December, 
but I am very glad to hear of your very interesting 
trip to Costa Rica. 
'IVhile at San Jos4 I hope you will find an oppor¬ 
tunity to look up my very dear friend don Federico 
Pdez, ex-President of Ecuador, and a very charming 
and accomplished gentleman and give him my regards. 
Looking forward to the complete success in your 
new experiences, I remain. 
Most cordially yours, 
Col6n Eloy Alfaro 
P. S. I am forv/arding original of this letter 
through the Smithsonian and a copy in care 
of the American Legation at San Ios4. 
CEA/rpn 
