SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION 
BUREAU OF AMERICAN ETHNOLOGY 
WASHINGTON 25. D. C. 
January 23, 1956. 
Dr. A. Wet mo re 
c/o Canal Zone Biological Area 
Drawer C 
Balboa, Canal Zone 
Dear Alex: 
I hear that the shooting on Coiba has 
been so frequent lately that mainland listeners 
have reported a new revolution, or at least a con¬ 
vict revolt. 
We keep more or less in touch through 
old reliable Carl, regarding general news in Panama. 
I suppose you have heard that three new regents have 
been appointed: Haskins (Carnegie), Greenwalt (head 
of Dupont) and De Golyer (oil geologist). 
We are in the midst of a rather protracted 
cold spell and there is still quite a bit of snow 
on the ground. Lots of virus around, both Marion 
and Ariana have been laid up, but are now on the 
mend. All winters should be spent between the 
tropics. 
I am enclosing with this the papers from 
Gilliard on Grant f s application for the Explorers 
Club. 
Wishing we were with you and with best 
regards, 
Sincerely yours, 
M. W. Stirling 
Director 
Enclosure 
