Jan. 30, 1956 
Dear Alejandro and Bea: 
Thanks for the complete coverage on the buried treasure. 
Somebody phoned Matt about it ana ne predicted tnat it would 
be a bust. It was satisfying to learn ne was right. Apparently 
there were huge crowds. If they had found anything, I guess 
the whole police force and array would have had to stand guard 
over Old Panama. Was interested to note that the papers said 
the owners of the land were entitled to a 50-50 split of any¬ 
thing found. 
We had a letter from Karl congratulating Matt on the book. 
We are glad you gave it to him. He also said that Contes are 
digging on their property ana he didn't think Mendez knew it. 
Also, mentioned that he and Hon Juan and Tatelman and a Hutch 
surgeon are going to dig the burial mounds, giving Mendez a cut. 
Perhaps you will have news or their findings before vou return. 
Went to visit 
we haa been to his 
mine on the side? 
weexs’ stay in the 
X-ray treatments on 
Hr. Wrather yesterday afternoon. First time 
home. Isn’t is lovely? Hoes he have a gold 
He had just returned home from another two 
hospital. This time he had a series of deep 
the base of his spine. They are 
mg 
there is a small tumor there which is pressing on nerves and 
causing him to lose control of his legs. If so, they think the 
X-ray treatments will nelp him. They both say tnat tests show 
there is no malignancy in his body. It seems a strange thing 
that he has been ill a year and they ‘can’t find anything wrong. 
Anyway, we were surprised to find him very chipper. His 
mind is as alert as ever and he was smart and keen. Asked about 
you and if you were in Panama again. Seemea to enjoy Matt. 
His retirement was effective as of last Thursday, His Assistant 
Hirector was given the job. 
Suppose you heard that Phil Hrucker left the Bureau. We 
stiii don’t know what he is doing except that he is in Coatzacoaicos 
but he is still secretive. Sturtevant of Yale wants the job but 
can’t take it until after June. Arcneoiogists are plentiful but 
good ethnologists are scarce. 
Weather up. here has been nasty for the past 3 weeks. Ariana 
was ill with virus X for 2-1/E weeks. Then I came down with it 
ana am coughing all day. 
Cuess Perrygo has not moved yet as he told Matt they would 
be driving out 34th St. and would bring him home. Must be doing 
a complete redecorating job. 
Hope you haa a good season on Coioa. This should be waiting 
for you when you return. 
Our best to you botn, 
