The Eonorahi®. 
The Secretary of State, 
Washington, D*C« 
Sir* 
I beg to acknowledge with thanks your comwanlcetion 
of March 7»19?8 (IC 562*32 C $/2$) transmitted to me by 
the Secretary of the Smithsonian Instl tut ion, informing me 
that the President has approved my appointment as Chairman 
of the American delegation to the Hinth International 
Ornithological Congress to be. held at Rouen, France.,. May f 
to May 13, 19?8* together with a certificate of designation 
and a list of the official delegates# 
Tour request for a report of the activities of this 
Congress Is ihly noted# The information will be supplied at 
the proper time# 
With appreciation of your attention, 1 am 
Sincerely yours. 
Assistant Secretary# 
