February , 1939, 
Bear Sirt 
Br. A. Wetraore, Assistant Sedrefcary of the 8 m| thaonian 
Institution, is about to proceed to Mexico on official business in 
connection with certain ornithological studies on which he is at 
present engaged, 
I have the honor to request that a special passport he 
issued in his behalf. Such a document will greatly facilitate 
his Investigation. 
Very truly yours. 
Secretary, 
The Honorable, 
The Secretary of State, 
Washington, D. C. 
