October 7, 1937. 
Dr* Alexander Vetmore, 
Assistant Secretary* 
SmithsanIan Institution, 
Dear Dr* Wetmore» 
On or about October 7, 1937 y«u are instructed to 
proceed from Washington, D.C. to Hew York City, end from 
there to Venezuela an official work for the V, 8* Rational 
Museum, (hi your return you will stop in Puerto Rico for a 
few days to confer with officials and other agencies on that 
Island* 
You will bo allowac1 customary railroad and puliman 
fares tram Washington, D,C, to Hew York City and return and 
steamer fare from Puerto Pico to Raw Tori', not to exceed 
$200 *00, to Te paid from lb® appropriation *Preservation of 
Collections, 193©^* Tour transportation from Sew York to 
Venezuela will hsi paid from other funds. 
It is contemplated that your investigations will 
be completed in Decontor when you will return to your 
official station in Washington, B«C* 
Very truly yours. 
Assistant Secretary* 
