state Department 
Piled: Wetmore 
ADDRESS OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS TO 
THE SECRETARY OF STATE 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 
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SECRElARy S UfFiCE 
RECEIVED 
In reply refer to 
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WASHINGTON 
August 4 SO* ILVItM- 
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My dear Dr. Abbot: 
Referring to your letter of August 14, 1940 addressed 
to the Secretary of State, with regard to the proposed 
visit of Dr. Alexander Wetmore to Costa Rica, I take 
pleasure in informing you that this Department has com¬ 
municated with the American Legation in San Jos4 and the 
American Consulate in Port Limdn, Costa Rica. 
As soon as information concerning the request for 
free entry and permits for guns, if required, is received, 
you will be informed. 
Sincerely yours 
\ 
Philip W. Bonsai 
Assistant Chief 
Division of the American Republics 
Dr. C. G-. Abbot, 
Secretary, 
Smithsonian Institution 
Washington, D. C. 
