February la, 1939. 
Dr, Alexander betraore. 
Assistant Secretary, 
Smithsonian Institution. 
Dear Dr. Aeiiaoret 
On or about February 25, 1939 you are instructed to 
proceed to Mexico City, Mexico in connection -with your 
oxi icial work* for tne 0« o» Matxonal Museum. 
loti will be allowed usual transportation expenses. 
including railroad and pullman, not to exceed $190. 
payable from the appropriation "Preservation of Collections, 
Smithsonian Institution, 1939* 11 Tour other expenses will 
be met from other funds. 
It is contemplated that this 
not later than Ifey 1, 1939 when you 
official, station at Washington, I;.C, 
m 
ork will bo completed 
return to y 
Very truly yours 
t 
j. fTETMORh. 
