December 13, 1937. 
Mr* H* W* Dorsey, 
Administrative Assistant to the Secretary, 
Smithsonian Institution* 
Dear Mr. Dorseys 
Herewith I am forwarding my expense account for 
my recent expedition to Venezuela covering $701*94. 
The Smithsonian Institution made advance to me 
for field expenses of $1,000 leaving a balance of $298.06 
for which I enclose my check. 
Very truly yours, 
Assistant Secretary* 
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