January 30, 1943 
Lr. Paul 0. Stanley 
field^Museum of Natural History 
C-hica Illinois 
Jeer Dr. Stanley! 
S nee nr. fi’liails has rone to Brazil 1 have 
taken over the editorship of tile American 
Orchid oci fcy Bulletin. In search of articles 
end information of inter© t to onr readers, 1 
case across ipme very interesting ages written 
by you in yofir I ora of aosfen Pica, iiay I hate 
permission to reprint several pages ( paps 34- 
36 and possible several other scattered aragraph a) 
which deal with orchids in you introduction to 
the Flora? If this is arranged, situ continuity J| 
end accompanied ay some good photogra iis oi dost** 
Mean orchids, 1. thick it would as of treat interfst to 
our members. It mi ht possiolp stimulate interest in 
Costarica as a vacation land for all orchid 
enthusiasts. 
m 
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Thankim you for your consideration for my reque.-.t 
I am 
incerely 
G HD/el 
