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December 13, 1937# 
Honorable Meredith Nicholson, 
Arnerican Minister, 
Caracas, Venezuela, 
Dear Mr, Nicholson* 
A week ago I landed in Hew York City to find 
winter in full swing, a fact that did not please jae particularly 
for tho first few hours but to which I am now fully acclimated, 
My collections have now been unpacked and have all come through 
in excellent condition. You can imagine the pleasure that I am 
having in examining my specimens. The nest that you kindly gave 
me on my last visit to you arrived safely as I was sure it would 
and brings to a0| mind as I see it the pleasant hour that I spent 
with you and Mrs, Nicholson in my first glimpse of the birds of 
Venezuela on my arrival last October, 
I am deeply appreciative of the many courtesies 
that you afforded mo and shall look forward to some time in the 
future when I may see you and Mrs, Nicholson here in Washington, 
In the meanwhile I shall reread the House of a 
Thousand Candles and the Port of Missing Men with far greater 
interest now that I know the author, 
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With my kindest regards to you both, I am 
Sincerely yours, 
A. WET Air 
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