December 16, 193 ^* 
Mr* Arthur A* Follap, Vice President 
United Fruit Company, 
One Federal Street, 
Boston, Massachusetts* 
Dear Mr. Pollan: 
Having now returned from a highly successful collect¬ 
ing trip in Guatemala I wish to write to thank you personally 
for the many courtesies accorded me by the United Fruit Company 
during r.y travels* I found your ships most comfortable and 
enjoyed meeting Mr* Austin and Mr* La Garde in Guatemala 
particularly. Mr. Austin was especially helpful in connection 
with ny landing and embarking at Puerto Barrios where the local 
officials treated me with every courtesy. 
I enjoyed meeting you even though it was for a moment 
only and hope that when you come to Washington you will let me 
know* I am looking forward to the next opportunity -teat may 
take me to Central America* 
With my kindest regards, I am 
Sincerely yours. 
Assistant Secretary 
